Market Update - May 2026
About this episode
Rob & Rob analyze the latest developments in the UK property market for May 2026.
There’s so much happening in the UK property market right now, making it harder than ever to really understand what’s going on behind the headlines. So where does it leave you as a property investor? Rob & Rob break down the most important property stories of the month, revealing what's really going on beneath the surface. From 700 rental properties being listed each day, to the widening north-south divide, this is a month where the data and the mood couldn't be further apart. (00:55) Why the Bank of England held rates, and what a shock vote for an increase tells us about where things are heading (04:25) The house price numbers that surprised even Rob & Rob (10:42) Rent growth is at its slowest since 2022, so why should landlords expect that to change soon? (15:10) Mortgage rates creeping up despite the base rate not moving – but there’s a smart play you can make right now (17:19) Leasehold reform, Scotland’s tenant-first proposal, and the £400m it’ll take to set up a new tax (21:51) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Bank of England held rates at 3.75% Listen to Rob & Rob’s episode on the silent crash Watch Company Retreat on Amazon Prime Video House prices: Nationwide’s House…
People in this episode
Hosts: Rob Bence, Rob Dix
Topics covered
- UK property market
- rental properties
- house prices
- mortgage rates
- leasehold reform
- north-south divide
Keywords
- property investment
- rental growth
- mortgage rates
- house price index
- tenant-first proposal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bank of England, Nationwide, Zoopla, ONS, Savills
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