Property

Since 2025, the UK property market has experienced a period of adjustment rather than a dramatic downturn. According to data published by major mortgage lenders and banking institutions such as Nationwide, Halifax, and UK Finance, average house prices have softened slightly across parts of the UK, particularly in London and the South East.

The UK government’s renewed focus on strengthening renters’ rights marks one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector (PRS) in decades. Measures designed to improve security of tenure, limit arbitrary evictions, and rebalance power between landlords and tenants are widely welcomed by housing advocates. Yet, among landlords—particularly small, individual property owners—these reforms have triggered anxiety about risk, control, and long‑term viability.