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New research from specialist lender Pepper Money suggests that around 220,000 privately rented homes will be sold out of the rental sector by the end of 2026. That's a significant number, and if you're a landlord weighing your options, you're far from alone in doing so. Understanding what's driving this trend, and what it means for those who stay.
May is a key month for sellers, but more homes are competing for attention. If you are thinking of moving this spring, here is how the current market is shaping buyer behaviour and what helps a home stand out.
The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.
There's no getting around the fact that April has been an unusual month to try to read the property market. The ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East — higher energy prices, inflation concerns, rising mortgage rates — have introduced a level of uncertainty that nobody was anticipating at the start of the year.