Record rents hit Britain
Wednesday 15th July, 2026
Rightmove reports asking rents across Britain reached record highs in Q2 2026, with London average at £2,791 and outside London £1,397, while rental supply fell slightly and tenant competition eased.
This is an opportunity for Airbnb to comment on UK short-term stays and flexible hosting as part of the broader housing and travel conversation in the UK.
Why have we flagged this?
Record-high asking rents across Britain are likely to drive demand for short-term and alternative stays—Airbnb can supply booking trends or host perspectives to journalists.
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