UK Rental Market Update From RICS: Demand Up, Supply Down, Rents Still Rising

The latest RICS Residential Market Survey highlights something many investors are already seeing across the UK rental market: tenant demand is still rising while available rental stock remains limited.
For passive property investors, that matters far more than short-term housing headlines.
Property Prognosis: Gold vs Property – Which Is the Better Investment in the UK in 2026?

In the latest Property Prognosis episode, Dr. T explores a key question shaping investor decisions in 2026. Is gold still the safest place to protect wealth, or is UK property now the stronger long-term investment?
EPC Band C Is Coming: Why Some Landlords Are Already Covered

Energy efficiency is moving from a secondary consideration to a central pillar of rental property compliance. Over the coming years, EPC regulation will play a major role in determining whether a property can legally be rented, how much it costs to operate, and how attractive it is to tenants.