Almost 60% of landlords have already raised rents in the past year and over a third are planning further increases in the next six months, Lendlord reveals.

The survey, which shows how landlords have responded to rental market pressures in 2025, reveals 36.3% plan to increase rents in the next six months, with a further 30.4% undecided and watching the market.

It also found that vacancy rates remain low, with 72.8% of landlords fully let and only 6.8% reporting more than 25% vacancy.

Meanwhile, tenant turnover is stable, with 73.8% saying there has been no significant change in move-ins and move-outs.

The survey shows that the Renters’ Rights Bill is prompting review, but not reactionary pricing, with 72% either monitoring or planning to review rents, and only 14.4% having already made changes.

The results point to ongoing pressures in the rental market, alongside signs of resilience.

While some landlords appear to be approaching rent increases cautiously, the data suggests rental prices remain under upward pressure, with 73% of landlords fully let and only 11.9% reporting voids above 10%.

The average regional rents are highest in Greater London at £1,959.78, followed by the South West where they sit at £1,500.99 and in the South East at £1,383.36.

The lowest average regional rents are found in the North East come in at £732.55.

Lendlord co-founder and chief executive Aviram Shahar 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.”