Tyne and Wear leads national rise in rental stock

The rental market remains strong, with listings in England up 7.45% annually so far this year, research suggests.

Lettings software company Propoly analysed residential rental listings across English counties, comparing the number of properties listed in August 2025 with the latest available listing levels in August 2026.

The analysis found that Tyne and Wear is the fastest growing market for listings, with available rental properties up 86.6% annually.

For agents seeing stock levels rise, this presents a clear opportunity, but it also means more properties and prospective tenants to progress.”

Greater Manchester has recorded the nation’s second largest increase, with rental listings rising by 28.4%, followed by Rutland where listings are up 23.1%. The City of London has seen rental stock rise by 21.5%.

Propoly said the increase in available stock across these markets gives tenants more properties to choose from and provides letting agents with a greater pool of properties to manage and market.

However, not all of England’s counties have seen rental stock increase. The Isle of Wight has seen rental listings fall by 35.2% on the year, while Warwickshire has seen a decline of 10.8%, and numbers in Norfolk are down 9.6%.

Taking stock

Sim Sekhon, Group Chief Executive at Propoly, says: “The increase in Tyne and Wear is striking, particularly when set against the more measured rise seen across England as a whole. While greater availability should provide tenants with more choice, the extent of the increase also underlines how quickly local rental markets can change.

“What is clear is that there is no single national rental market. Agents in areas such as Tyne and Wear are managing a significant expansion in available stock, while those operating in other parts of the country are contending with considerably fewer listings than a year ago.

“For agents seeing stock levels rise, this presents a clear opportunity, but it also means more properties and prospective tenants to progress. Having efficient systems in place will be crucial if agents are to manage that additional workload and convert greater availability into successfully completed tenancies.”