The UK rental market is gathering pace again. After rental growth slowed earlier in the year, a reduction in available homes and stronger competition between applicants are beginning to push rents upw
If you are a landlord in England, the most important thing to understand about the Renters’ Rights Act is this: you do not need to reissue all existing tenancy agreements on 1 May 2026
Between 2025 and 2030, landlords will face significant changes to tenancy law, energy efficiency rules, taxation, and regulatory oversight.
Nationally, rents rose 2.2% over the last 12 months, the slowest annual rate of increase in four years.
As we move toward the end of 2025, the rental landscape across the UK continues to cool from the rapid growth seen over the last two years.
A major change is coming to the private rental sector. The government has confirmed that Section 21 “no-fault” evictions will officially end from May 2026.
The Manchester rental market continues to show resilience and strength through 2025 — even as new national legislation reshapes the private rented sector.
The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025, now officially passed into law after receiving Royal Assent, marks the most significant reform to private renting in over three decades.
The UK rental market is now the softest it has been in five years. As of mid-2025, letting agents are receiving 24% fewer rental enquiries compared with last year.
The Manchester private rental market in July 2025 shows strong growth, with average monthly rents reaching £1,316, a 5.8% annual increase.
On February 6, 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) announced a 0.25% reduction in the base rate, bringing it down to 4.5%.
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