US Renters Move to UK in Search of Cheaper Rents, Says Goodlord
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US Renters Move to UK in Search of Cheaper Rents, Says Goodlord

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 31 August 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.

US Renters Move to UK in Search of Cheaper Rents, Says Goodlord

More American renters are moving to the UK for cheaper rents since President Trump took office, according to new research reported by Property118.

The research, conducted by Goodlord, analysed over 300,000 tenancy agreements signed over the past two years. The findings were compared with data from 2023 and 2024.

Goodlord claims that a combination of President Trump’s political agenda and the opportunity for lower rents in the UK has contributed to this trend. The report highlights a noticeable increase in US renters choosing to relocate to Britain.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, this trend may signal a growing demand from American tenants seeking rental properties. The data suggests that international interest in the UK rental market is being influenced by both political and economic factors.


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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