"After a strong start to the year, the second quarter marked a more subdued period across much of the UK’s prime rental markets. Overall, average rents for prime properties continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace"

"With new regulations on the horizon, we’ve outlined who will be affected and the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know"

"Rents continue to outperform capital values, though declining interest rates mean that the scale of the outperformance is lessening."

"As the private rented sector is facing a number of changes, rental expectations, landlord confidence and the impact on supply levels moving forward are more paramount than ever"

"Despite price adjustments and continued uncertainty, an ongoing lack of supply is expected to maintain pressure on rental values across many locations over the coming year"