A new survey from a property finance platform reveals that nearly 60% of UK landlords have raised rents over the past year, with more than a third preparing further increases before Christmas.

The poll, drawn from active landlords nationwide, offers a snapshot of market dynamics—from vacancy levels to rental strategy and reactions to the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Rent Rises on the Rise:
58.5% of respondents have upped rents within the past 12 months—split between selective increases (31.1%) and full portfolio adjustments (27.4%). Another 36.3% expect to hike rents in the coming six months, while 30.4% remain undecided but alert to market shifts.

Vacancy and Stability:
Void levels remain low as 72.8% of landlords are fully let, and just 6.8% report vacancy rates above 25%. Tenant turnover appears stable, with nearly three-quarters (73.8%) seeing no major change in move-ins or departures.

Policy Watchfulness, Not Panic:

Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is prompting scrutiny and it hasn't triggered widespread price adjustments. A total of 72% of landlords are either monitoring its impact or planning future reviews whereas only 14.4% have already amended rents in response.

The data paints a picture of cautious resilience while many landlords are proceeding carefully, rent levels continue to edge upward, driven by limited stock and steady demand. Just 11.9% report voids exceeding 10%, underscoring a tight and competitive market.

Latest figures from the company’s platform which is based on direct input from landlords, reveal the current average rents across UK regions.

• Greater London: £1,959.78

• South West: £1,500.99

• South East: £1,383.36

• East of England: £1,289.73

• North West: £1,000.53

• West Midlands: £995.80

• East Midlands: £991.23

• Wales: £941.39

• Yorkshire & Humberside: £858.91

• Scotland: £844.24

• Northern Ireland: £743.61

• North East: £732.55

A cony’s spokesperson says: “Landlords continue to play a pivotal role in meeting housing demand across the UK, and our latest survey shows that most are taking a measured approach to rent increases despite ongoing pressures. Many are raising rents, but they’re doing so cautiously, balancing inflationary pressures with tenant stability. Our data shows demand remains high, with very low vacancy rates across the board, and landlords are carefully monitoring the potential impact of regulatory change.

“This latest data gives a clearer picture of how landlords are responding on the ground, not just in terms of pricing, but how they’re thinking about stability, regulation and future plans.”