Estate agents report steady gains in sales and lettings activity
Original Article Summary
Encouraging March sees uplift in sales, buyer demand and viewings ahead of spring market
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Propertymark's March 2026 data shows modest growth in buyer registrations, agreed sales, and lettings instructions, but persistent demand-supply imbalance in the PRS and growing landlord concern over regulatory change are contributing to longer-term supply constraints.
Investor Relevance
The data confirms that rental demand continues to significantly outpace supply, voids remain low at 3.3 weeks, and 28% of agents saw rent increases — reinforcing the case for rental property investment. However, the explicit signal that regulatory uncertainty is deterring landlord investment is a key risk flag for those weighing portfolio expansion or exit decisions in the PRS.
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