Rental Yields Rise Despite Political and Mortgage Market Uncertainty
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Rental Yields Rise Despite Political and Mortgage Market Uncertainty

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 2 July 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.

Rental Yields Rise Despite Political and Mortgage Market Uncertainty

Rental yields across England and Wales have increased by 0.3% year-on-year to 7.8%, according to new figures from Fleet Mortgages. This comes despite periods of political volatility that have caused problems in the mortgage market.

The Fleet Mortgages’ Rental Barometer found that six out of ten regions in England and Wales recorded a quarterly decline in yields. However, the overall average rental yield still rose over the past year.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these findings highlight ongoing resilience in rental returns, even as the wider market faces uncertainty. The data may be relevant for those advising landlords or managing portfolios, as it suggests that rental yields remain stable on average, despite regional fluctuations and broader market challenges.


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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