{"id":13530,"date":"2025-12-12T10:06:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/?p=13530"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T10:08:04","slug":"rental-pulse-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/rental-pulse-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Pulse | December 2025: Rental Market &#038; Portfolio Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #01130d; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\">As we head into the final weeks of 2025, we wanted to share a quick update on how our wider portfolio performed throughout November, along with some important insights for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #01130d; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\">While December naturally sees quieter activity, the rental market remains strong. Tenants moving now are typically deadline-driven and seeking long-term security \u2014 exactly the kind of reliable occupants we want for your property.<\/p>\n<p><!-- November Performance Overview --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 3px solid #DF5E09; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udcca How Our Portfolio Performed in November<\/h2>\n<table style=\"background-color: #faf4f0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 25px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #01130d; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 600;\">Here&#8217;s a snapshot of our full-month November data across the portfolio:<\/p>\n<p><!-- Performance Grid --><\/p>\n<table style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; width: 100%;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 15px;\" width=\"48%\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 3px solid #0D4536;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Average Time to Let<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #0d4536; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\">14 days<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #347c00; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">vs 25 days market avg.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"4%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; padding-bottom: 15px;\" width=\"48%\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 3px solid #DF5E09;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">First Viewing Request<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #b74c05; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\">57 hours<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #347c00; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Consistent interest<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\" width=\"48%\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 3px solid #0D4536;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Referencing Complete<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #0d4536; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\">7 days<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #347c00; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Thorough vetting<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"4%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top;\" width=\"48%\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 3px solid #DF5E09;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Viewings Per Property<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #b74c05; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2;\">8<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;\">Strong retention<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin: 15px 0 0 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; padding: 15px; background-color: #d3e8e3; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong style=\"color: #062f24;\">What this means for you:<\/strong> Even during the seasonal slowdown, properties under our management are letting nearly <strong style=\"color: #0d4536;\">twice as fast<\/strong> as the market average. This keeps your void periods minimal and your rental income consistent.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- Market Context --><\/p>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #d3e8e3; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid #0D4536;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83c\udfe0 Market Context: Year-End 2025<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #01130d; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Despite a slight improvement in available properties year-on-year, rental stock remains <strong>23% below<\/strong> pre-pandemic levels, whilst tenant demand stays <strong>18% higher<\/strong> than historic norms. This supply-demand imbalance continues to support stable rental values, even as we enter the traditionally quieter winter period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic;\">Source: Rightmove Rental Trends (Q3 2025)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- Case Study Section --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 3px solid #DF5E09; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\u2705 Why Professional Management Matters<\/h2>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #062f24; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #df5e09; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\">Recent Success Story: Supporting Mr O. Through Tenant Arrears<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Most tenancies run smoothly, but when issues arise, having experienced support makes all the difference. This month, I wanted to share how we recently helped one of our landlords navigate a challenging possession case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #d3e8e3; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The situation:<\/strong> Mr O.&#8217;s tenant stopped paying rent after the fixed term ended, accumulating \u00a33,600 in arrears (over 3.5 months). Despite attempts to resolve the matter, the tenant refused to vacate or engage in communication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #d3e8e3; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our support:<\/strong> Our Finance &amp; Administration Manager, Natalie Deakin, guided Mr O. through the entire Section 8 possession process \u2014 from serving notice to preparing court documentation and attending the hearing alongside him at Bromley County Court.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #d3e8e3; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The outcome:<\/strong> The court ruled entirely in Mr O.&#8217;s favour, awarding possession within 14 days, full payment of \u00a33,600 arrears, plus ongoing daily rent and costs.<\/p>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #13624d; padding: 20px; border-radius: 6px; border-left: 3px solid #DF5E09;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #ffffff; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; font-style: italic;\">&#8220;The presence of LettingaProperty.com was very reassuring. Natalie was able to recognise legal jargon I may not really understand. We are grateful for being there at a financially crippling time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #90c6b7; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\">\u2014 Mr O., Landlord, Bromley<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0 0 0; color: #90c6b7; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">This is the kind of professional financial and legal support that comes as standard with your management plan. You&#8217;re never facing challenges alone.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- CTA - Read Full Case Study --><\/p>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #faf4f0; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Want to read the full story and see the support process in detail?<\/p>\n<table style=\"margin: 0 auto;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #df5e09; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 16px 40px; color: #faf4f0 !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/landlord-possession-success-story\/\">Read the Full Case Study<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- Legislative Update --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\">\u2696\ufe0f Looking Ahead: Renters&#8217; Rights Act 2026<\/h3>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #eaf5ff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid #285F96;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #01130d; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">As 2026 approaches, the compliance landscape is shifting. Here are the key changes that will impact your property:<\/p>\n<table style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #C3D8ED;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; color: #003e7c; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">\ud83d\udeab End of Section 21 (&#8220;No-Fault&#8221; Evictions)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\">Section 8 grounds will be strengthened before S21 is removed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #C3D8ED;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; color: #003e7c; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">\ud83d\udccb Periodic Tenancies as Standard<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\">Rolling contracts will require more proactive tenant communication.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 3px 0; color: #003e7c; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.4;\">\u26a1 Awaab&#8217;s Law (Private Sector)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\">Strict timelines for fixing damp and mould issues will become law.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; padding: 12px; border-radius: 6px;\"><strong style=\"color: #003e7c;\">How we&#8217;re preparing:<\/strong> As a company, we&#8217;re keeping a close eye on these legislative changes and actively evolving our letting plans, rent guarantee, and platform capabilities to protect your interests. You can be confident that we&#8217;ll keep you informed and compliant every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5;\">Source: Gov.uk Guide to Renters&#8217; Rights Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- CTA Section --><\/p>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #f9f7f7; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.3;\">Start 2026 with confidence<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #3a4642; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Ensure your portfolio is compliant, optimised, and generating income from Day 1 of the new year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Primary CTA Button --><\/p>\n<table style=\"margin: 0 auto;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #df5e09; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 16px 40px; color: #faf4f0 !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/calendar\">Schedule a Call<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- Secondary CTA Button --><\/p>\n<table style=\"margin: 15px auto 0 auto;\" role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 2px solid #0D4536; border-radius: 6px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 40px; color: #0d4536; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/instant-valuation\">Get Instant Rental Valuation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0 0 0; color: #868d8b; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\">Or call us on <a style=\"color: #0d4536; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"tel:03335778888\">0333 577 8888<\/a> | <a style=\"color: #0d4536; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/message\/HV3XCAWUAIHHN1\">WhatsApp us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!-- Resources Section --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; color: #062f24; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\udcda Helpful Resources This Month<\/h3>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #D1D1D1;\"><a style=\"color: #0d4536; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lettingaproperty.com\/landlord\/blog\/landlord-possession-success-story\/\">\u2192 Landlord Possession Success Story (Full Case Study)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #D1D1D1;\"><a style=\"color: #0d4536; 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