The number of rental homes available across England has risen sharply over the past year offering a rare sign of relief for tenants after years of limited supply and surging rents.
New analysis by Adiuvo, the 24/7 property management solutions provider, shows rental listings increased by 19.7% in the 12 months to the third quarter of 2025.
The data, drawn from national rental listings, suggests an estimated 114,178 homes were available to rent in Q3 2025, compared with 95,354 during the same period last year.
The rise points to an improving balance between supply and demand in parts of the market, following several years of declining stock as smaller landlords exited the sector.
STABILISING RENTS
Analysts say the increase could help stabilise rents in some regions, although availability remains uneven, with London and parts of the South East continuing to experience shortages.
At a regional level, the sharpest annual increases were recorded in East Sussex (up 69.7%), Tyne and Wear (59.9%), and Cambridgeshire (57.4%).
Other notable gains were seen in Dorset (56.5%), the Isle of Wight (53.1%), Bristol (50.2%), West Yorkshire (48.7%), Norfolk (45.9%), West Sussex (43.9%) and Devon (39.7%).
However, several areas bucked the trend, with the City of London seeing a 31.3% decline in available stock, followed by Gloucestershire (-18.2%) and Warwickshire (-12.3%). Industry observers say this patchiness reflects ongoing regional differences in investment appetite and local rental yields.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Colin Stokes, Founder and Managing Director of Adiuvo, says: “The increase in available rental stock across England is a welcome sign for renters, pointing to improved accessibility in many areas. A more balanced supply can ease competition and stabilise rental prices, which is good news for tenants.”
But he adds: “However, as stock levels grow, landlords must not overlook the importance of robust property management.
“Ensuring professional maintenance and prompt response to issues is vital for protecting property investments. It keeps tenants satisfied and prevents minor issues from escalating into costly repairs.
“At Adiuvo, we are seeing increased demand from landlords seeking 24/7 support to stay ahead of problems, ensure compliance, and maintain property standards in a rising market.”
