Rent Freeze Rumours – What Could This Mean for Landlords?
Reports this week suggest that Rachel Reeves and the Treasury are considering a potential temporary rent freeze in England, possibly lasting up to 12 months. While nothing has been confirmed, the discussion alone signals the direction of travel as the government looks to respond to ongoing cost-of-living pressures. From a tenant’s perspective, the idea is straightforward—greater stability during […]
Why Buyers Are Thinking Twice About Moving Again
The experience of buying and selling property in the UK is increasingly putting people off doing it again. New research from the Open Property Data Association shows that around two-thirds of recent movers say the process has discouraged them from re-entering the market, with delays, poor communication and repeated requests for information all cited as key frustrations. […]
Landlord sell-off appears to be slowing – but rental stock is still shrinking
Fresh data from TwentyCi suggests the long-running sell-off of buy-to-let property may finally be easing. In Q1 2026, 12.4% of homes coming to market had previously been rented, down sharply from 22.5% in Q1 2025. London saw the biggest drop, with the proportion falling by 51%. That sounds encouraging on the face of it, but […]
