Lettings

Next week marks the start of 'new age' for the private rented sector, says Jessica Tomlinson of Savills, as she walks us through what incoming legislation means for top-end tenants & landlords.

JLL analysis suggests £743mn-worth of PCL property changed hands in Q1 - significantly below the previous two-year Q1 average of over £1bn.

New Rental Checker designed to help letting agents comply with Section 13 of the Renters’ Rights Act, drawing on achieved rents.

Lettings supply is tightening as the Renters' Rights Act hoves into view.

25% fewer sales were agreed in the first 16 weeks of 2026 compared with the same period last year, while 1% fewer properties were listed for sale.

Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from LonRes, Rightmove, Knight Frank, Savills, Hamptons, Benham & Reeves & more...

Hamptons says last year's rental price declines 'have already been wiped out' as the lettings sector prepares for major legislative changes next month.

The average time between listing and move-in was 62 days in Q1 - faster than in 2025 and the long-term average of 69.

Rightmove says its latest data points to a 'cautious & considered' approach by landlords to big rental rule changes on 1st May.

The year's big activity trends continued through Easter, with fresh LonRes numbers revealing subdued sales alongside a busy rental market.

Your essential five-minute briefing, featuring data, forecasts and analysis from Savills, Hamptons, Benham & Reeves, Foxtons, HMRC, LonRes, Knight Frank & more...

New listings in Q1 were down by 8% on last year's levels, Knight Frank reports.