A more normal rental market ahead
UK rents are set to grow by 12 per cent over the next five years, according to the property firm Savills, as the market returns to more normal and predictable conditions. The five-year rental forecast expects rental affordability to improve over the five-year period, as income growth remains relatively high and demand eases. “The private […]
The national rental market is under less pressure
New data shows that the rate of increase in private rents has more than halved over the past year, but regional pressures remain in some areas. According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), tenant demand is currently highest in the North East. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says average monthly private rents across […]
Monthly rent is now often cheaper than mortgage payments
New analysis has revealed that the average advertised rent in Great Britain is now cheaper than a typical new mortgage payment for the first time since June 2025. According to property portal Rightmove, the average advertised monthly rent across Great Britain is now £1,547 – this is £123 lower than the average new monthly mortgage […]
A code of practice for build-to-rent
The Build to Rent Alliance has announced a new code of practice for the sector. The organisation, formed last year between the Association for Rental Living (ARL) and Real Estate:UK (RE:UK) says the aim is to provide communities with a clear, verifiable standard of accommodation, amenity provision and lifestyle experience significantly above the statutory minimum. […]
A new neighbourhood for Norwich
Carrow Works, the former Colman’s Mustard and Robinsons squash factory site in Norwich, is to be turned into a new housing quarter. Carrow Works is a 17-hectare site with distinctive heritage and proximity to the city centre and riverside and is hoped to become a high-quality, thriving neighbourhood. Homes England, which acquired the site, will work closely with Norwich City Council […]
A robust early 2026 for build-to-rent
There has been a strong start to the year with UK build-to-rent (BTR) investment volumes in Q1 2026, showing £795 million transacted, according to recent research. Property experts Savills also revealed this is the highest first quarter of investment in the sector since 2022. Laura Skoda, director, London residential investment, Savills Operational Capital Markets, says: “Activity […]
Record investment in single family rental housing
UK housebuilders are accelerating their shift towards single family housing (SFH), recent research has revealed. According to research carried out by property specialist Savills, this rental sector saw record investment levels of £3.17 billion last year. A single-family home is a freestanding residential property, designed to be a single-dwelling unit and built for the specific purpose […]
Fairness, transparency and better outcomes for leaseholders and landlords
New professional standard aims to raise transparency, improve practice and support better outcomes for landlords, leaseholders and managing agents. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a new edition of its service charge residential management code. The fourth edition sets out an updated framework for the management of residential property in England where […]
New guidance for student housing market is welcomed
New guidance published by the government today will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act is implemented from May 1. This is the view of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), one of the organisations that has been campaigning hard on the issue. The Renters’ Rights Act introduces a new […]
A more settled and balanced rental market ahead
There are some positive indicators for the future supply of rental homes, including much greater availability of homes as the year progresses. According to property portal Rightmove, the total number of available homes to rent is currently nine per cent higher than last year. However, looking longer term, the number of available rental properties has […]