Lettings

Average rental values fell by 1% in April, reports LonRes - but impact of sweeping reforms on pricing 'remains to be seen'.

'Landlords are adapting to a more challenging environment by becoming more selective, more operationally disciplined and more focused on scale,' says Handelsbanken.

London prices continued to fall in March, according to the latest UK HPI, for the eighth month in a row.

Lettings activity has spiked following implementation of the Renters' Right Act.

Foxtons' lettings boss says 'applicant numbers have spiked, supply is strong and budgets are holding firm.'

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Hamptons says the increase 'has predominantly been driven by larger investors buying from smaller landlords.'

Estate agency suggests new Renters' Rights rules 'are already adding to upward pressure on rents.'

Latest survey of surveyors suggests a 'housing market still in the grip of macro headwinds stemming from the Middle East conflict.'

Property consultancy had expected PCL values to bottom out this year, but 'geopolitical headwinds' mean a further 5.5% decline is on the cards before 2026 is done.

22% more sales were agreed in Week 19 2026 Vs Week 19 2025, while 11% more homes went Under Offer.

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