Average asking rents outside London hit a standstill in the early months of 2026 – marking the first time since 2017 that they have not increased between the end of a previous year and the start of a new year, according to an index.
Across Britain but excluding London, the average advertised rent for homes coming onto the market showed a 0.0% change between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, Rightmove said.
