Since May 2024, how have landlords plans for rent increases changed?
45%
raised rents (down from 48% - which may suggest the rate of increase is cooling down)
16%
plan to raise rents within the next six months (up 2%)
16%
plan to raise rents in the next 6-18 months (no change)
21%
plan to keep rents as is (up 3%)
Landlord plans for rent increases*
I have increased rent in the past year
I am planning to leave rent the same
I am planning to increase rent in 6-18 months
I am planning to increase rent in 0-6 months
Not applicable
▉ Wave 2 (May 2024) ▉ Wave 3 (Oct 2024) ▉ Wave 4 (Mar 2025)
Landlord plans for rent increases
I have increased rent in the past year
I am planning to leave rent the same
I am planning to increase rent in 6-18 months
▉ Wave 2 (May 2024) ▉ Wave 3 (Oct 2024) ▉ Wave 4 (Mar 2025)
From our most recent survey, the factors cited for rent increases include:
81%
Legislation
49%
Mortgage costs
77%
Maintenance costs
76%
Local market rates
37%
Letting costs
70%
Risks
31%
Affordability
*Source: MHCLG - TDP Six Monthly Report March 2025