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.

Rental growth has eased, but tenants are still searching carefully and landlords need to stay on top of pricing, compliance and property standards as the summer moving season continues.

Political change and property have always been closely linked in the UK, and Keir Starmer's resignation has once again brought this relationship into sharp focus.

The UK property market has entered 2026 with a powerful statement, as investment into the build-to-rent (BTR) sector reaches an impressive £3 billion in just the first half of the year. This marks the second-strongest start to any year on record, reinforcing the continued confidence investors have in the UK rental market.