August 21, 2025

National Rents See Rare Decline as London Drops but Midlands Hold Firm

National Rents See Rare Decline as London Drops but Midlands Hold Firm

Rents have edged down at a national level over the past month — a rare instance of an actual fall rather than just slower growth. The decline follows a period of sharp increases, making a correction unsurprising. However, the picture varies regionally: while London is leading the downturn, rents in areas such as the Midlands continue to rise.