Property Market Shift: Sales vs Rentals in 2026 So Far

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of the property market, focusing on sales versus rentals in 2026, featuring insights from agents at the Propertymark conference.

The Move iQ Podcast hits the road once more and today we are at the Propertymark conference in Exeter. We speak to agents on the ground about what’s Really happening in today’s property market, from shifting rental demand to the biggest mistakes sellers are still making in 2026. Expect honest insights, practical tips, and expert opinions that could change how you approach your next move. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 How competitive is the Rental Market today compared to years ago? 02:15 Common seller mistakes in 2026 03:33 Common misundersatings in renting in 2026 05:12 Whats Selling? Ready to move in or renovation projects? 07:53 Are Landlords more selective of tenants? 09:25 Tips to maximise property value in 2026 10:43 Advice to help tenants stand out and secure a property 12:14 Are buyers more cautious or more informed? 👉 FIND YOUR LOCAL PROPERTYMARK AGENT 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/tools/buying/find-an-estate-agent Enjoyed this video? Want to see more? Subscribe to the channel with the link below. That way, you won't miss any future uploads. 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO MOVE iQ YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveiQ 👉 GET PHIL SPENCER'S ADVICE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX ✉ 🔗…

People in this episode

Host: Phil Spencer

Topics covered

• property market
• rentals
• sales
• real estate
• landlords
• tenants
• property value

Keywords

• property market
• rental demand
• seller mistakes
• landlords
• tenants
• property value
• real estate tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Propertymark

Places: Exeter

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