Private rental sector to expand massively, predicts government
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 the sector may consolidate to support remediation work at scale.
Why it matters
For residential surveyors, a larger and potentially more consolidated private rented sector may increase demand for condition assessments, remediation advice and compliance-related inspections. The reference to Awaab’s Law also signals a wider regulatory direction that could affect standards expectations in the rented sector.
Key points
- Private renting in England is forecast to exceed 5 million households by 2029.
- The sector is projected to reach about 5.378 million households by 2035.
- Government acknowledges uncertainty in landlord-number estimates due to limited data.
- The impact assessment suggests possible consolidation among landlords to support remediation work.
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