Rents jump in June as annual inflation hits highest level since August 2024
Year-on-year rental inflation reached its highest level in nearly two years in June. Having sat at just 1.7% throughout April and May, the figure spiked to 6.5% last month.
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Year-on-year rental inflation reached its highest level in nearly two years in June. Having sat at just 1.7% throughout April and May, the figure spiked to 6.5% last month.
Average rents in England rose in May, as it remains too soon to say whether the Renters' Rights Act will bring about the turbulence many have predicted
Average rents in England fell in April, as landlords and letting agents braced for the Renters’ Rights Act.
Rental inflation remained subdued over the last month, as the wider market slowdown continues.
Rents across England stayed relatively steady in February as the market continued to show signs of subdued demand.
January 2026 figures show further signs of equilibrium returning to the rental market across England.
Rents dropped to a 9-month low of 2.5% in December, while voids decreased to 23 days. Year on year, rents are up 2%.
Rents dropped 2.4% in November for the fourth month in a row, while voids increased to 24 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.3%.
Rents dropped 11% in October after a record-breaking autumn, while voids increased to 21 days. Year on year, rents are up 3.1%.