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.
Rental Stock Falls as Renters Rights Act Comes Into Effect
The number of available rental homes dropped below the previous year’s level in the second quarter of 2026 for the first time in four years. This is according to data from Rightmove, as reported by Landlord Today.
The article notes that, following the pandemic, the number of homes to rent had reached record low levels but had been steadily increasing until this recent decline. The change coincides with the introduction of the Renters Rights Act.
This development may be relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring trends in rental property availability.
Source: Landlord Today