Agency says landlords tested higher rents before reforms began
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Agency says landlords tested higher rents before reforms began

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 14 September 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Letting Agent Today. Read the original article for full details.

Agency claims landlords tested higher rents before reforms kicked in

An agency has claimed that landlords tested higher rents before the reforms took effect, according to a report published by Letting Agent Today.

The report otherwise gives an upbeat picture of the market. Further detail is in the original article.

Why it matters for agents

Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to read the source report for the full market snapshot and the agency's claims about landlord behaviour around rent levels in the run-up to the reforms.


Source: Letting Agent Today
About the author
Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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