UK Rental Yields Rise in Q2 2026, Led by Scotland and Midlands
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UK Rental Yields Rise in Q2 2026, Led by Scotland and Midlands

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 22 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.

UK Rental Yields Rise in Q2 2026, Led by Scotland and Midlands

Landlord gross rental yields increased in the second quarter of 2026, according to Paragon Bank’s Q2 2026 Buy-to-Let Yields report. The report, based on the bank’s lending data, found that overall gross rental yields strengthened to 7.02% by the end of June, up from 6.96% at the end of the first quarter.

Scotland, the West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber were identified as the main regions driving this growth. The report did not highlight similar growth in London.

This information may be relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring regional rental market trends and yields.


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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