Rightmove Reports Drop in Available Rental Homes in Q2 2026
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Rightmove Reports Drop in Available Rental Homes in Q2 2026

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 16 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.

Rightmove Reports Drop in Available Rental Homes in Q2 2026

Rightmove data shows that the number of available rental homes in the UK fell below the previous year’s level in the second quarter of 2026. This is the first time in four years that such a decrease has been recorded.

According to the report, the post-pandemic market saw rental home availability reach record low levels, followed by a period of steady increase. The recent drop may be of particular interest to letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring supply trends in the UK rental sector.


Source: Letting Agent Today
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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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