Another 500,000 private rental households by 2035 – forecast
Summary
The government’s impact assessment for extending Awaab’s Law to private rented tenancies forecasts continued growth in England’s private rental sector, rising from 4.827 million households in 2026 to an estimated 5.378 million by 2035. It also notes uncertainty around landlord numbers due to limited recent data, while suggesting sector consolidation may support remediation work at scale.
Why it matters
A larger private rented sector implies more properties subject to inspection, repair, and compliance pressures, which is directly relevant to surveyors working on condition, defects, and remediation. The reference to Awaab’s Law also signals potential changes in landlord obligations and associated standards affecting residential property work.
Key points
- Private renting in England is forecast to exceed 5 million households by 2029.
- The sector is projected to grow by about 500,000 households over the next decade.
- Government data on landlord numbers is limited and based on 2019-20 figures.
- The impact assessment suggests possible consolidation in the sector to support remediation economies of scale.
- The forecast is presented with acknowledged uncertainty.
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