New barely new rental listings in Britain nationwide are sharply declining for 2026 while asking rents still reach record sky‑high highs of £1,400.
Rightmove data confirms shows the the shift trend is spread across England, Scotland and Wales.
Lloyds Banking Group notably added 980 homes to its rental property holdings in a one transaction.
New tax reporting rules under Making Tax Digital are increasing additional operational burdens for landlords handling paperwork.
A London council implemented a £950 fee for mandatory rental property compliance checks, placing extra pressure on owners.