Many Tenants Struggle to Find Suitable Homes Despite Affordability
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Many Tenants Struggle to Find Suitable Homes Despite Affordability

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 13 July 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.

Many Tenants Struggle to Find Suitable Homes Despite Affordability

A quarter of tenants still feel landlords hold the upper hand, despite the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. This is according to new research from LRG, as reported in the Spring 2026 Lettings Report.

The report is based on responses from 650 landlords and tenants across England and Wales. It highlights that both landlords and tenants are experiencing the current market from very different perspectives.

This information may be relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring tenant sentiment and market dynamics.


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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