Thinking of Renting Your Property in 2026? Don’t Decide Before Reading This
If you’re planning to rent your property in 2026, you’re probably weighing things up more carefully than ever. With upcoming changes, rising costs and plenty of online opinion, many landlords are asking the same question: “Will renting still stack up for me?”
But here’s the reality most landlords overlook that decision often comes down to one key figure, and most people don’t have it clearly.
The Mistake Many Landlords Make
A lot of landlords rely on:
· Old rental figures
· Online estimates
· What the property used to achieve
· Or what a neighbour mentioned months ago
The problem? The rental market has moved and in London, it doesn’t move evenly.
A difference of even £100–£200 per month can completely change:
· Your return
· Your tolerance for upcoming changes
· And whether renting still makes sense at all
Without an accurate, up-to-date rental figure, most decisions are guesses not strategies.
Why 2026 Is Different
Renting in 2026 won’t be about “hoping for the best”.
It will favour landlords who:
· Know exactly where they stand
· Understand current tenant demand and the upcoming changes
· Can plan with real numbers, not assumptions
And that starts with knowing what your property could realistically achieve in today’s market — not last year’s.
Online Estimates Aren’t Enough
Automated rental calculators can be useful for ballpark figures — but they don’t account for:
· Street-by-street demand
· Property presentation
· Layout, condition or furnishing
· What tenants are actively paying right now
In London especially, two similar properties can perform very differently.
That’s why relying purely on online tools often leads landlords to underestimate — or misjudge — their position entirely.
The One Check Worth Making Before You Decide
Before committing to rent in 2026 — or questioning whether it’s still worth it — there’s one simple, low-pressure step that brings clarity:
A professional rental valuation.
Not to lock you in or rush you. But to give you a clear, realistic view of your rental potential, how the market currently looks for your property and whether renting still aligns with your plans
A Smarter Way to Move Forward
At Greater London Properties, we speak to landlords every day who are:
· Actively planning to rent.
· Unsure because of upcoming changes
· Or simply wanting to sense-check their numbers before committing
A valuation doesn’t force a decision it simply puts you back in control of it.
If you’re thinking about renting in 2026, knowing where you stand is the smartest place to start.
Ready to Check Your Numbers?
If you’d like a clear, realistic rental valuation based on current London demand we’re happy to help.
No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.
👉 Book a rental valuation with Greater London Properties ‘specialist agents in Central London’. – quote ‘clarity’ to earn yourself a complimentary bottle of fizz which we will bring to the valuation.
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Because the right decision starts with the right information.