Rental arrears hit record high as tenant pressure continues
Original Article Summary
New figures from Reposit show average arrears climbed to £2,281 during Q1
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Rental arrears reached a record £2,281 in Q1 2026, though growth has slowed sharply to 2% YoY from 25%+ in prior years. The average deposit (£1,308) now falls nearly £1,000 short of average arrears, raising questions about whether traditional deposit schemes adequately protect landlords post-Section 21 abolition.
Investor Relevance
Landlords face a structural gap between deposit protection and actual arrears exposure, compounded by reduced eviction flexibility under the Renters' Rights Act. This signals a need to reassess risk mitigation tools, tenant affordability checks, and deposit product choices — particularly relevant at acquisition and tenancy management stages.
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