London Rents Rise Despite Easing Demand, Says Propertymark
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London Rents Rise Despite Easing Demand, Says Propertymark

By The Property AI Team · 10 August 2026 · 1 min read

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

London Rents Continue to Climb

Propertymark’s latest monthly market snapshot shows that average rents in London have risen from £2,385 to £2,484, representing a 4.2% increase month-on-month. The report also notes that the annual salary required to secure an average-priced rental home in London has increased from £70,050 to £74,520, a 6.4% rise year-on-year.

These figures highlight ongoing affordability challenges for tenants in the capital, despite indications that rental demand may be easing. Letting agents and inventory clerks should be aware of these trends when advising clients and managing tenancies.


Source: Letting Agent Today
The Property AI Team — the team behind The Property AI's inventory software, covering UK lettings compliance, deposit-dispute evidence and inventory best practice.

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