England’s Rents Increase by 0.5% in May, Annual Growth Remains Low
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England’s Rents Increase by 0.5% in May, Annual Growth Remains Low

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

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

England’s Rents Increase by 0.5% in May, Annual Growth Remains Low

Average rents in England rose by 0.5% in May, following a fall in April. However, annual rent growth is at its lowest level for 10 months, according to the Goodlord Rental Index reported by Property118.

The data shows that average rents reached £1,211 in May, up from £1,205 in April. Despite this monthly increase, rents were only 1.7% higher than in May of the previous year.

This information is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring rental market trends. The figures indicate a modest monthly rise but subdued annual growth, which may impact rental valuations and tenancy negotiations.


Source: Property118
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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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