Landlords quitting at fastest-ever rate – new figures
Summary
TwentyCi data indicates landlords are exiting the private rented sector at the fastest rate seen in at least a decade, with 44,000 properties leaving the market in Q3 2026 so far. Despite this, overall rental stock is edging up because new supply and Build to Rent additions are outpacing lets agreed, while average rents remain broadly flat.
Why it matters
For residential property surveyors, these trends affect rental market liquidity, investor appetite and the profile of stock being brought to market or withdrawn. The article also links market change to the Renters’ Rights Act, which may influence valuation assumptions and landlord decision-making.
Key points
- Landlords are leaving the lettings market at the highest rate in at least 10 years.
- Private rental supply is rising overall, despite higher landlord exits, due to stronger new listings and Build to Rent growth.
- Demand for lets agreed is also up, reaching its highest level in seven years.
- Average achieved rent is broadly flat at £1,475 per month, with regional variation in price movement.
- The article attributes part of the shift to regulatory and economic pressure following the Renters’ Rights Act.
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