The number of homes available to let across England saw a 12.1% reduction during the third quarter of 2026. This analysis, conducted by lettings platform Dwelly, indicates a continued trend of decreasing availability.
Since the beginning of 2026, available listings have fallen by an average of 6.5% per quarter. Dwelly, which manages over 15,000 properties, anticipates that this reduction in supply could lead to increased competition among prospective tenants in affected areas.
Regionally, Bristol recorded the most significant average quarterly fall in available listings since the start of 2026, at 23.9%. West Yorkshire followed with a 22.5% reduction, and Merseyside saw a 17.7% decrease. Other areas experiencing declines include South Yorkshire (15.8%), Leicestershire (14.8%), Nottinghamshire (14.7%), the West Midlands (12.8%), and Greater Manchester (9.9%).
Conversely, some areas have seen an increase in available homes. Wiltshire recorded the strongest average quarterly rise at 17.4% since the start of the year. West Sussex saw an increase of 13.2%, Herefordshire 9.0%, Suffolk 7.8%, and Bedfordshire 7.2%.