Flats Falling Out of Favour in Rental Hotspots, Report Suggests
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Flats Falling Out of Favour in Rental Hotspots, Report Suggests

By The Property AI Team · 16 September 2026 · 1 min read

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

Flats Falling Out of Favour in Rental Hotspots

A recent report by Landlord Today suggests that flats may be falling out of favour in high-demand rental areas. The headline finding is that, while flats are the most common property type, houses are the most popular among renters.

The source material available is limited, so we cannot report specific figures, locations, or reasons behind this shift. Letting agents and inventory clerks working in popular rental markets may wish to read the original article for full details.

For professionals managing mixed portfolios, the reported trend, if it holds, could affect how flats and houses are marketed and let in high-demand areas. We will update this brief if further details emerge.


Source: Landlord Today
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