The Bank of England has once again opted to hold its base interest rate at 3.75%, marking the fourth consecutive pause in monetary policy. While widely expected, this latest decision carries significant implications for homeowners, landlords, buyers and sellers across the UK property market.

The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.

Recent analysis indicates that a substantial volume of former buy-to-let properties is now entering the sales market at an accelerated pace. Landlords, are reassessing their portfolios amid evolving legislation, rising costs, and changing market dynamics. This steady increase in available housing stock could result in houses being more affordable,

The UK government has launched a long-anticipated consultation looking at whether the legal rights of cohabiting couples should be reformed, following a noticeable rise in property disputes involving unmarried homeowners.