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UPDATED: January 2026
PROPERTY OUTLOOK

PROPERTY OUTLOOK For anyone looking to enter the buy-to let market as a new landlord, the decision is currently far from straightforward. On the plus side:

• Average English rents increased by 4.4% over the year to November 2025, with the average monthly rental now standing at £1,422; and

• Mortgage rates eased throughout 2025, with further cuts expected for 2026.

On the negative side, the recently enacted Renters' Rights Act 2025 means significantly increased rights for tenants. There are concerns about how quickly the changes are being introduced. Also, at the November 2025 Budget it was announced that from 6 April 2027 the income tax rates on property income will effectively be increased by two percentage points.

Please note that all examples included in this guide are fictitious.

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