"The unprecedented lack of price growth meant that average asking rents held steady at 1,370 per month, marking the first time since 2017 that rents have not increased at the start of the year."
"In contrast, London saw a quarterly increase of 0.7 percent, pushing the average advertised rent to 2,736 per month in the first three months of 2026."
"More than a quarter (26 percent) of rental listings have seen a price reduction, marking the highest proportion it has seen at this time of year since its records for this started in 2012."
In early 2026, average asking rents outside London showed no increase, remaining at 1,370 per month. This is the first time since 2017 that rents have not risen at the start of the year. In contrast, London experienced a 0.7 percent increase in rents, reaching an average of 2,736 per month. Additionally, 26 percent of rental listings outside London saw price reductions, the highest proportion recorded for this time of year since 2012.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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