With the Renters’ Rights Act due to take effect on 1st May, rental market dynamics remain steady – rental growth is holding firm and supply levels are improving.
In the run-up to the Act taking effect, average rents across the UK edged up in March, marking the first monthly increase since October 2025.
Annual rental growth stands at 1.8%, with rents higher than a year ago in every UK region except the East of England.
The total number of available homes to rent is 3% higher than a year ago and at the highest level for this time of year since 2021, while demand, although down from last year, remains above pre-pandemic levels. Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, HomeLet, Rightmove