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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vicky Shaw

Property giant says it expects rent prices to accelerate by end of 2026

Rising mortgage rates are intensifying pressure on the UK rental market, with annual price growth projected to reach 4% to 5% by the end of the year.

Property portal giant Zoopla noted that elevated borrowing costs are keeping prospective buyers in tenancy for longer, driving up demand for rented homes.

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