LONDON, UK. January 26th 2026 –The UK private rented sector (PRS) is facing a deepening supply crisis as rental listings fall to record low levels, driven by a growing number of landlords, particularly smaller property owners, exciting the market, according to recent analysis from LandlordBuyer. Only around 35% of privately
LONDON, UK. December 17th 2025 – Thousands of UK landlords are expected to leave the private rental sector in 2026, following a turbulent 2025 in which approximately 93,000 buy-to-let landlords exited the market. According to property purchasing firm LandlordBuyer, the combination of regulatory reform, financial pressures, and growing uncertainty is
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK. November 20th, 2025 – New figures released by the Ministry of Justice, analysed by LandlordBuyer, for July to September 2025, shows a surprising shift in the property and rental landscape across England and Wales. While overall possession claims have fallen, repossessions are rising, signalling mounting pressures on tenants,
LONDON, UK. November 18th 2025 – Home ownership is now financially out of reach for the vast majority of UK workers, with new research by Open Property Group showing the average home in England now costs 7.7 times the median salary, far above traditional mortgage affordability limits. According to the
Buckinghamshire, UK. October 27th 2025 – New analysis from LandlordBuyer suggests that the UK’s property market divide between North and South is set to widen further by 2026, as northern regions continue to outperform the South in both rental yield and price growth. According to recent data, average property prices
LONDON, UK. September 22nd 2025 – Latest LandlordBuyer research shows UK house prices are forecast to rebound in 2026, with growth expected between 4–5% nationally. After a flatlining 2025, experts suggest the market will regain momentum, creating a timely opportunity for landlords considering selling. Leading economists predict UK house prices
LONDON, UK. August 5th 2025 – Over 18,000 rental homes have vanished from the UK market in just nine months, driving rents to record highs and leaving tenants battling for fewer properties, as landlords quit buy-to-let in record numbers. The UK’s private rental sector is facing a historic contraction, with
LONDON, UK. June 25th 2025 – As the UK housing crisis deepens, new analysis by Open Property Group exposes a worrying surge in so-called “zombie homes”- properties that sit unoccupied and deteriorating while millions struggle to access affordable housing. Key insights: 50,000+ long-term vacant homes in England alone 23,000+ of
LONDON, UK. June 18th, 2025 – New analysis by property acquisition specialists LandlordBuyer reveals that over 1.8 million privately rented homes in England still fall short of the government’s proposed minimum energy efficiency standard of EPC rating C, with just three years to go before the 2028 compliance deadline. Using