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Rental void periods ease following RRA implementation, research finds
Average void periods stood at 21 days in June 2026, down three days from May 2026, when they hit 24 days, according to Rushbrook & Rathbone.
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Property management sector grows for fifth year as demand rises – Rushbrook & Rathbone
The analysis tracked VAT and PAYE enterprise data and showed there were an estimated 20,105 property management businesses operating across the UK in 2025.
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Void period costs rise as landlords face growing profitability pressures, research reveals
Rushbrook & Rathbone analysed average void periods and found that landlords now lose an estimated £1,135 in rental income every time a property sits empty.
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Many landlords may already be closer to EPC targets than expected, says Rushbrook & Rathbone
The analysis showed privately rented homes achieved an average EPC score of 68.9, above the average for owner-occupied homes at 68.1 and close to EPC C territory.
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Property management sector grows as Renters’ Rights Act pressures increase, study finds
Analysis by Rushbrook & Rathbone found there are now an estimated 20,105 property management businesses operating across the UK.
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RRA drives property management sector growth, data reveals
The company’s latest insight showed a 5.4% rise in the number of property management businesses in 2025, following a 5.1% increase in 2024.
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April emerges as peak month for landlord maintenance, study finds
Rushbrook & Rathbone has found that April accounts for one of the highest levels of landlord maintenance spend.
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Renters’ Rights Act could favour professional landlords as market stabilises, analysis finds
Rushbrook & Rathbone stated that the Renters’ Rights Act may make the rental market more structured and stable for professional operators.
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Leasehold market driving greater reliance on professional property management
London continues to be dominated by leasehold stock, which makes up 64.3% of all listings.