UK Landlord Statistics 2026: Rents, Yields, Insurance & More
The UK private rented sector houses 4.7 million households across England alone, managed by an estimated 2.82 million landlords with a combined property portfolio worth £1.58 trillion.
This page brings together the latest landlord statistics from the English Housing Survey, ONS, HMRC, the ABI, and our own data to give you a single, sourced overview of everything shaping the UK rental market in 2026.
Whether you’re a landlord reviewing your position, a tenant understanding your rights, or a professional working in the sector, the data below covers market size, insurance costs, rents, yields, tax changes, and the regulatory landscape.
The sector is consolidating, not collapsing. Landlord selling peaked in 2025, and by June 2026 landlords bought more homes than they sold for the first time since 2019. A record 23% of those purchases were previously rented homes changing hands between landlords rather than leaving the sector.
The median cost of landlord insurance is £285 per year, but escape-of-water claims now average £7,501, up 164% since 2020, and an estimated 14% of landlords still operate without any specialist cover at all.
- How big is the UK private rented sector?
- Who are UK landlords?
- How much does landlord insurance cost in the UK?
- What are the most common landlord insurance claims?
- How much is the average UK rent?
- What are the average rental yields by region?
- Are landlords still leaving the market?
- How do tax changes affect UK landlords?
- What housing conditions do private renters face?
- What does the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mean for landlords?
- How affordable is renting in the UK?
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How big is the UK private rented sector?
The private rented sector (PRS) accounts for 19% of all households in England, making it the second largest tenure after owner-occupation.
According to the English Housing Survey 2024-25, 4.7 million households rent privately in England, housing over 11 million people. Across the whole of the UK, the PRS contains an estimated 5.57 million homes.
How many landlords are there?
HMRC data for the 2023-24 tax year shows 2.86 million unincorporated landlords declared rental income via Self Assessment across the UK. This does not include landlords operating through limited companies, so the true total is higher.
Total declared landlord property income reached £55.53 billion in 2023-24, the highest figure in five years.
What is the PRS worth?
Savills estimates the total value of UK private rented housing at £1.58 trillion as of Q2 2025. However, that figure fell by £48 billion during 2025 alone and is down £79 billion over three years, making the PRS the only housing tenure to contract in value.
Hover, tap or arrow-key any figure. Nearly one household in five in England now rents privately, making the private rented sector the second largest tenure after owner-occupation.
| Measure | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PRS households (England) | 4.7 million | EHS 2024-25 |
| Unincorporated landlords (UK) | 2.86 million | HMRC, 2023-24 |
| PRS homes (UK) | 5.57 million | Savills, Q2 2025 |
| Total PRS value (UK) | £1.58 trillion | Savills, Q2 2025 |
| Declared rental income (UK) | £55.53 billion | HMRC, 2023-24 |
Sources as shown against each figure. Tenure shares are English Housing Survey 2024-25 headline findings on demographics and household resilience (published July 2026); the three tenures sum to 100% of English households. Household and landlord counts cover different geographies — the 4.7 million is England, the 5.57 million and 2.86 million are UK-wide — so they are not directly comparable with one another.
Who are UK landlords?
The typical UK landlord has a median age of 59, owns a single property, and treats rental income as a long-term pension investment rather than a full-time business.
How many properties do most landlords own?
The sector is dominated by small-scale individual landlords. According to the EPLS 2024, 45% own just one rental property and a further 38% own between two and four.
Portfolio landlords with five or more properties account for just 17% of the total. Those with 10 or more represent barely 3%, yet they may benefit from specialist HMO insurance or block of flats insurance to cover multiple tenants under one policy.
Hover, tap or arrow-key a group. The sector is dominated by small-scale landlords: 83% own four properties or fewer, and just 3% own ten or more.
| Portfolio size | Share of landlords |
|---|---|
| 1 property | 45% |
| 2–4 properties | 38% |
| 5–9 properties | 14% |
| 10+ properties | 3% |
Source: English Private Landlord Survey 2024. Shares are of landlords, not of rental properties — portfolio landlords own a larger share of the stock than their numbers suggest. Figures sum to 100%.
What motivates UK landlords?
Over half (56%) view their rental property as a long-term pension investment. Only 4% of all landlords treat it as a full-time business, though this rises to 19% among those with five or more properties.
By landlord count, 93% hold property as individuals and 6% through a company. Half (50%) of individual landlords are now women, up from 44% in 2021.
How much does landlord insurance cost in the UK?
The median cost of landlord insurance in the UK in 2026 is around £285 per year for a standard policy with no optional extras.
What you actually pay depends on your property type, location, rebuild value, and tenant type. For a detailed breakdown, see how much landlord insurance costs.
How does cost vary by property type?
Terraced houses are the most commonly insured property type, accounting for 49% of all quotes at a median cost of £269 per year. Purpose-built blocks of flats are the most expensive at £823, reflecting the higher rebuild costs and shared-risk exposure.
Hover, tap or arrow-key a property type. Six of the eight types sit between £252 and £364 — then blocks of flats jump to two or three times that, because one policy covers the whole building rather than a single home.
| Property type | Median annual cost | Share of quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built block of flats | £823 | 1.8% |
| Converted block of flats | £714 | 8.5% |
| Detached house | £364 | 6.5% |
| Detached bungalow | £311 | 2.4% |
| Semi-detached house | £280 | 19.9% |
| Terraced house | £269 | 49.1% |
| Purpose-built flat (individual) | £255 | 6.3% |
| Semi-detached bungalow | £252 | 1.6% |
Median annual premium for a standard policy with no optional extras. Share of quotes covers the eight property types listed and sums to 96.1%; the remaining 3.9% sits across less common property types. Bars are scaled to £900.
How does property age affect the cost?
Properties built between 1980 and 1989 are the cheapest to insure at a median of £231 per year. Victorian properties (1850-1899) cost £424, an 81% premium driven by older building materials, subsidence risk, and more expensive repair costs.
Post-2000 properties cost £275, more than 1980s and 1990s builds. This suggests the new-build premium extends beyond the purchase price.
An estimated 400,000 UK landlords (around 14%) operate without any specialist landlord cover. Getting the right landlord insurance protects your property, rental income, and legal liability.
Related: How To Get Cheaper Landlord Insurance
What are the most common landlord insurance claims?
Escape of water is by far the most common landlord insurance claim, with an average payout of £7,501, and storm damage is the second most frequent at 17% of claims.
Understanding the most frequent claim types helps you choose the right level of cover. For a full breakdown of what’s included, see what landlord insurance covers.
How much do landlord claims cost on average?
The average escape-of-water claim has risen from £2,844 in 2020 to £7,501 in 2024, a 164% increase. Burst-pipe claims during winter months averaged £8,800.
How has climate change affected claims?
The Association of British Insurers reported that UK property insurers paid out a record £6.1 billion in property claims during 2025, driven by storms, flooding, and subsidence.
Domestic flood claims alone reached £312 million (up 38%), with the average flood payout hitting £30,000, a 60% increase year on year. Subsidence payouts hit a record £307 million.
The Environment Agency estimates 6.3 million properties in England are at some level of flood risk, a figure expected to rise to 8 million by 2050. Adequate landlord buildings insurance is the first line of defence against weather-related losses.
How much is the average UK rent?
The average UK private rent reached £1,383 per month in May 2026, according to the ONS, with annual growth of 3.3%.
Rent inflation has slowed from its peak of 9.2% in March 2024 but remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target. London rents average £2,294 per month, nearly three times the North East average of £776.
How does rent vary by region?
| Region | Average monthly rent | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| London | £2,294 | +2.0% |
| South East England | £1,475 | +3.1% |
| East of England | £1,333 | +2.2% |
| South West England | £1,235 | +3.4% |
| North West England | £1,110 | +2.6% |
| West Midlands | £1,065 | +3.8% |
| Scotland | £1,009 | +1.0% |
| Yorkshire & the Humber | £948 | +3.0% |
| East Midlands | £938 | +4.7% |
| Wales | £836 | +4.7% |
| North East England | £776 | +5.9% |
Source: ONS Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, 12 months to May 2026. UK average £1,383 per month, up 3.3% year on year. Northern Ireland is shown unshaded — it is not broken out in this ONS series.
How quickly are rents rising?
Hover, tap or arrow-key the chart. Annual rent inflation peaked at 9.2% in March 2024, returned to 9.1% in November 2024, and has fallen in almost every month since.
| Month | Annual rent inflation | Average UK rent |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | 9.0% | — |
| Mar 2024 | 9.2% | — |
| Apr 2024 | 8.9% | — |
| May 2024 | 8.7% | — |
| Jun 2024 | 8.6% | — |
| Jul 2024 | 8.6% | — |
| Aug 2024 | 8.4% | — |
| Sep 2024 | 8.4% | — |
| Oct 2024 | 8.7% | — |
| Nov 2024 | 9.1% | — |
| Dec 2024 | 9.0% | — |
| Jan 2025 | 8.7% | — |
| Feb 2025 | 8.1% | £1,326 |
| Mar 2025 | 7.7% | £1,332 |
| Apr 2025 | 7.4% | £1,335 |
| May 2025 | 7.0% | £1,339 |
| Jun 2025 | 6.7% | — |
| Jul 2025 | 5.9% | £1,343 |
| Aug 2025 | 5.7% | £1,348 |
| Sep 2025 | 5.5% | £1,354 |
| Oct 2025 | 5.0% | £1,360 |
| Nov 2025 | 4.4% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 4.0% | £1,368 |
| Jan 2026 | 3.5% | £1,367 |
| Feb 2026 | 3.5% | £1,374 |
| Mar 2026 | 3.4% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 3.5% | £1,381 |
| May 2026 | 3.3% | £1,383 |
| Jun 2026 | 3.3% | £1,388 |
Source: ONS, Price Index of Private Rents, from the monthly Private rent and house prices, UK bulletins. Each figure is the headline annual rate for the 12 months to that month, as first published. Average rent is shown for the months the bulletin quoted a UK figure. The latest two months are provisional and subject to revision.
Annual rent growth peaked at 9.2% in March 2024 before easing to 3.3% by May 2026. The North East saw the fastest growth at 5.9%, while London’s rate slowed to 2.0%.
HomeLet’s index for new tenancies shows slightly higher figures: £1,369 per month UK-wide with 4.3% annual growth and London at £2,207 with 6.0% growth.
What are the average rental yields by region?
The average UK gross buy-to-let yield was 7.18% in Q4 2025, up from 6.99% in Q4 2024, with northern regions and Scotland consistently delivering the highest returns.
Where are yields highest?
| Region | Gross yield |
|---|---|
| Scotland | 8.5% |
| North East England | 7.9% |
| North West England | 7.7% |
| Wales | 7.7% |
| Yorkshire & the Humber | 7.2% |
| West Midlands | 6.5% |
| East Midlands | 6.3% |
| South West England | 5.5% |
| East of England | 5.2% |
| South East England | 4.8% |
| London | 4.5% |
Source: gross buy-to-let yields by region, Q4 2025 (approximate). UK average 7.18%, up from 6.99% in Q4 2024. Yields above 6% are generally considered good and above 7% excellent. Northern Ireland is shown unshaded — it is not broken out in this series.
The highest local authority yields in 2025 were in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire, both at 9.9%. For landlords considering their first buy-to-let investment, yield data is one of the most important factors when choosing a location.
Yields above 6% are generally considered good, while anything over 7% is excellent. London yields remain the lowest due to high property prices, despite having the highest rents.
Are landlords still leaving the market?
Landlord selling peaked in 2025 and has since eased. In June 2026, landlords bought more homes than they sold for the first time since 2019, according to Hamptons.
The share of homes coming to market that had previously been rented fell from 11.3% to 9.2% over the year to June 2026. Selling also got harder: 51% of the homes landlords listed in 2025 failed to find a buyer, rising to 60% for flats. At the same time landlord buying recovered, reaching 13.3% of all purchases in the first four months of 2026, the highest share since 2016.
Hover, tap or arrow-key a measure. Each row compares two specific periods — these are separate measures, not one continuous series.
| Measure | Earlier period | Value | Later period | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homes listed for sale that were previously rented | Jun 2025 | 11.3% | Jun 2026 | 9.2% |
| Landlord share of all home purchases | 2025 (full year) | 10.8% | Jan–Apr 2026 | 13.3% |
| Landlord purchases that were previously rented homes | 2025 (full year) | 16.0% | Jan–Apr 2026 | 23.0% |
Source: Hamptons research, reported June–July 2026. The three measures are defined differently and cover different periods, shown against each row; they are not a single time series. Landlord purchase shares for 2026 cover January to April only. The 2019–2023 average for landlord-to-landlord buying was 9.9%.
The sector is consolidating rather than simply shrinking. A record 23% of landlord purchases in early 2026 were homes that had previously been rented, against a 2019–2023 average of 9.9% — stock is increasingly changing hands between landlords rather than leaving the rented sector altogether. A record 66,587 buy-to-let companies were set up in 2025, up 8% on 2024, as landlords restructure rather than exit.
What is driving landlords to sell?
Intentions still point one way even though transactions have turned. The EPLS 2024 found that 31% of remaining landlords plan to reduce their portfolio, with a further 16% intending to sell all their properties within two years. Legislation is the dominant concern, consistently cited as the single biggest challenge by landlords, more than double any other factor.
Declining profitability is the second driver. A combined 36% of landlords reported falling returns, yet 50% kept rents unchanged over the past year, suggesting many are absorbing cost pressures before passing them on.
How does this affect the rental market?
Landlord sales are now the single biggest cause of tenancy endings, nearly three times more common than any other reason. With demand continuing to outpace supply, fewer rental properties means higher rents and less choice for tenants.
For landlords who are staying, 39% feel unprepared for the incoming wave of regulation. Understanding whether you need landlord insurance and what it covers is a practical first step.
Related: Do I Need Landlord Insurance?
How do tax changes affect UK landlords?
A series of tax changes since 2015 have sharply increased the cost of being a landlord, with mortgage interest relief restrictions, higher stamp duty, and reduced capital gains tax allowances all squeezing returns.
What is Section 24?
Introduced in the Finance Act 2015 and fully phased in by April 2020, Section 24 replaced the ability to deduct mortgage interest as a business expense with a basic-rate (20%) tax credit. For higher-rate taxpayers, this effectively doubled the tax on rental income used to service mortgage debt.
How does stamp duty affect buy-to-let purchases?
The stamp duty surcharge for additional residential properties increased from 3% to 5% in the October 2024 Autumn Budget. On a £250,000 buy-to-let purchase, this adds £12,500 in stamp duty on top of the standard rate.
What capital gains tax do landlords pay?
Residential property CGT rates are 18% (basic rate) and 24% (higher/additional rate) for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 tax years. The annual exempt amount has been cut to just £3,000, down from £12,300 in 2022-23.
Hover, tap or arrow-key a change. Four of the five increased what landlords pay; the April 2024 cut to the higher CGT rate on residential property is the one that went the other way.
| Change | Effective | Before | After | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 24 fully in force | April 2020 | Mortgage interest deducted in full | 20% basic-rate tax credit | Costs landlords more |
| CGT annual exempt amount cut | 6 April 2024 | £12,300 tax-free | £3,000 tax-free | Costs landlords more |
| CGT higher rate on residential property cut | 6 April 2024 | 28% | 24% | Costs landlords less |
| Stamp duty surcharge raised | 31 October 2024 | 3% on additional property | 5% on additional property | Costs landlords more |
| Furnished holiday lets relief abolished | April 2025 | Separate FHL tax regime | Taxed as ordinary property income | Costs landlords more |
Section 24 was introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act 2015, phased in from April 2017 and fully in force from April 2020. The higher rate of capital gains tax on residential property was reduced from 28% to 24% at Spring Budget 2024, effective 6 April 2024; the basic rate remained at 18%. Current as at August 2026 — tax rules change at each fiscal event, so check current rates before acting. This is general information, not tax advice.
HMRC recovered a record £107 million in unpaid landlord tax during 2024-25. Total declared property income from landlords reached £55.53 billion, the highest in five years.
What housing conditions do private renters face?
Around 22% of privately rented homes in England fail the Decent Homes Standard, compared with 8% of owner-occupied properties, according to the English Housing Survey.
How common are housing hazards?
One in ten PRS homes (10%) has a Category 1 hazard, the most serious risk to health or safety under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. The most common hazards are excess cold, falls on stairs, fire, and damp.
Damp affects 10% of privately rented homes, compared with 4% of owner-occupied properties. Serious condensation (3%) is more common than rising damp (2%) or penetrating damp (2%).
Landlords are responsible for keeping properties safe and habitable. Adequate landlord home emergency cover helps manage the cost of urgent repairs to boilers, heating, and plumbing.
What are the EPC requirements for rental properties?
The current minimum EPC rating for privately rented properties is Band E, in force since April 2020. The government has consulted on raising this to Band C, with a proposed deadline of 1 October 2030 and a cost cap of £10,000 per property.
Hover, tap or arrow-key a band. Around half of privately rented homes in England already meet band C; the other half would need upgrading under the proposed 2030 minimum.
| EPC band | Share of private rented homes |
|---|---|
| Band A/B | 3% |
| Band C | 48% |
| Band D | 37% |
| Band E | 9% |
| Band F/G | 3% |
Source: English Housing Survey 2024-25, headline findings on housing quality and energy efficiency (published January 2026), energy efficiency rating bands by tenure. Bands A/B, C, D and E are as published; the F/G share is the residual once the published bands are accounted for. Average improvement cost is the EHS 2024 figure for private rented dwellings. The band C minimum for rented homes is a government proposal, not yet law; the current legal minimum is band E.
Currently, 49% of PRS homes are rated below Band C, equating to around 2.3 million properties that would need upgrading. The average cost to reach Band C is £6,100-£6,800, but pre-1919 homes average £10,788 and F/G-rated properties can cost £17,000.
What happens with tenant deposits?
Around 4.7 million tenancy deposits are currently protected across England and Wales, with an average deposit size of £1,175-£1,351. Ninety-nine per cent of tenancies end without a formal deposit dispute.
When deductions are made, the most common reasons are cleaning (29-54% of deductions), damage to the property (18.4%), rent arrears (16.5%), and redecoration (10.9%).
Properties left empty between tenancies carry additional risk. Find out about unoccupied property insurance for landlords if your property will be vacant for more than 30 days.
If your tenants receive housing benefit, you may need specialist DSS landlord insurance to make sure your policy covers this type of tenancy.
What does the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mean for landlords?
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and is being implemented in phases, with the first major changes taking effect on 1 May 2026.
What has already changed?
Since 1 May 2026, Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions have been abolished. All assured tenancies are now periodic (rolling) from day one, and fixed-term tenancies can no longer be created.
Rent increases are limited to once per year via a statutory process, and rental bidding (asking tenants to offer above the advertised rent) is banned. Rent in advance is capped at one month.
Tenants now have the right to request a pet, and landlords cannot unreasonably refuse. Discrimination against tenants with children or those on benefits is illegal, with civil penalties of up to £40,000.
What changes are still to come?
Hover, tap or arrow-key a stage for detail. Everything dated May 2026 or earlier is already in force; the rest is announced or still being consulted on.
| Change | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Assent | 27 October 2025 | In force |
| Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions abolished | 1 May 2026 | In force |
| Rent, bidding and tenant rights rules | 1 May 2026 | In force |
| PRS Database (property portal) | Late 2026 | Expected |
| PRS Landlord Ombudsman | Late 2026 | Expected |
| Awaab’s Law extended to the PRS | Date to be confirmed | Consulted on |
| Decent Homes Standard applied to the PRS | 2035 or 2037 | Consulted on |
Source: Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. Dates for the PRS Database and Landlord Ombudsman are the government’s stated expectations; Awaab’s Law for the private rented sector and the Decent Homes Standard extension have been consulted on but not confirmed. Current as at August 2026 — check the latest guidance before relying on any future date.
Landlords with tenants who pay rent monthly should consider rent guarantee insurance to protect against non-payment, particularly as the eviction process under the new grounds-based system is expected to take longer than Section 21 did.
If you let to short-term guests via platforms like Airbnb, make sure you have appropriate short-let cover as standard landlord policies typically exclude this type of use.
Related: Landlord Insurance vs Home Insurance
How affordable is renting in the UK?
Private renters on median income spend around 36% of their gross income on rent in England, with affordability varying sharply by region and age.
How does affordability vary by age?
Renters aged 16-24 spend the highest proportion of their income on housing, averaging around 47% of earnings. Those aged 35-44 spend the least at 28%, before the ratio rises again among older renters.
Hover, tap or arrow-key an age group. Affordability follows a U-curve: renting takes nearly half of income at 16–24, bottoms out at 28% in the mid-thirties to mid-forties, then climbs again into retirement.
| Age group | Share of income on rent |
|---|---|
| 16–24 | 47% |
| 25–34 | 34% |
| 35–44 | 28% |
| 45–64 | 34% |
| 75+ | 38% |
Share of gross income spent on rent, English Housing Survey. Figures for the 65–74 age band are not included in the source data, so that column is left blank rather than closed up — 45–64 and 75+ are not adjacent age groups. The 30% threshold is the conventional benchmark for housing affordability; private renters on median income in England spend around 36%.
Where is renting least affordable?
London is the least affordable region by a wide margin, with rents consuming between 39.8% and 57.2% of income depending on the borough. The least affordable local authority is Kensington and Chelsea at 52.2% of income.
Outside London, most regions remain below the 30% affordability threshold. The most affordable area is North Lincolnshire at just 18.8% of income.
Among the lowest-income private renters (bottom two income quintiles), 71% spend more than 30% of their income on rent. In London, this rises to 96%, according to the English Housing Survey 2023-24.
Tenants looking for their own protection can compare renters insurance to cover their personal belongings within the property.
If your property includes landlord contents insurance, this typically covers your furnishings rather than your tenants’ possessions, so both parties benefit from having separate policies.
Sources
All statistics on this page are sourced from the following publications.
• English Housing Survey 2024-25, GOV.UK (DLUHC)
• English Private Landlord Survey 2024: Main Report, GOV.UK (DLUHC)
• Property Rental Income Statistics, GOV.UK (HMRC)
• Private Rent and House Prices, UK: May 2026, ONS
• Private Rental Affordability, England: 2024, ONS
• UK Lettings Spotlight Q2 2025, Savills
• HomeLet Rental Index, HomeLet
• Rental Index Data, Hamptons
• Property Insurance Payouts 2025, Association of British Insurers
• National Assessment of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk 2024, Environment Agency
• Statistical Briefing from TDS Group, Tenancy Deposit Scheme
• Private Rented Sector Review 2024, Deposit Protection Service
• Renters’ Rights Act 2025, legislation.gov.uk
• Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Implementation Roadmap, GOV.UK
• Finance (No. 2) Act 2015, Section 24, legislation.gov.uk
• Q4 2025 Rental Barometer, Fleet Mortgages
• Research Hub, NRLA
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HMRC data for 2023-24 shows 2.86 million unincorporated landlords declared rental income across the UK via Self Assessment. The true total is higher when landlords operating through limited companies are included.
The median cost is around £285 per year for a standard policy in 2026. Costs range from £188 for a Tyneside flat to £823 for a purpose-built block of flats.
Escape of water is the most common landlord insurance claim, with an average payout of £7,501 in 2024. Storm damage is the second most frequent claim type at around 17%.
The ONS reported an average UK private rent of £1,383 per month in May 2026, with annual growth of 3.3%. London averages £2,294 while the North East averages £776.
Landlord numbers fell between 2023 and 2025 as legislation, tax changes and the higher stamp duty surcharge squeezed returns. That trend has since eased — Hamptons reported that landlords bought more homes than they sold in June 2026, the first time since 2019. Legislation remains the biggest concern cited by landlords who are still considering selling.
Section 24 of the Finance Act 2015 replaced the ability to deduct mortgage interest as a business expense with a 20% basic-rate tax credit. For higher-rate taxpayers, this increases the tax bill on rental income substantially.
The current minimum is Band E, but the government has proposed raising this to Band C by 1 October 2030, with a cost cap of £10,000 per property. Around 49% of PRS homes currently fall below Band C.
Yes, Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions were abolished on 1 May 2026 under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. All assured tenancies are now periodic, and landlords must use grounds-based possession proceedings.