London’s housing market shows a sharp imbalance between homes for sale and those available to rent, with some boroughs offering far fewer rental options than others.

Greg Tsuman, managing director for lettings at Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents, argues that landlords who price carefully, market well, and draw on local knowledge are better placed to...

London and the South East face the most acute shortages of affordable housing as rents continue to rise faster than earnings.

London room rents have risen 37% in five years, climbing from £721 per month in Q4 2020 to £985 per month in Q4 2025.

Average rents in England rose by 2% year on year in February, down from 4% a year earlier.

Rent growth for new tenancies slowed to just 1.9% in the year to November 2025, the lowest rate in four years.

Brighton recorded a +15% rise in rents in 2025, the fastest growth of any UK city.

Average UK monthly private rent is now £1,360, up 5% in a year.

Liverpool rents rose 40% in five years, prompting sharp demand in Birkenhead (+33%) and Widnes (+22%).

73% of Gen Z renters felt overwhelmed, uncertain, anxious or scared when first looking for a home to rent.