Room rents in Wales rose nearly three times more than the average room rent for the whole of the UK over the past year, fuelled by a 5% year-on-year rent increase in Cardiff.
Rental demand has dropped by 20% over the last year, reaching the lowest level for six years as net migration fell by 78% between June 2023 and June 2025.
72% of respondents to a new survey from LRG have indicated that they prioritise support measures other than stamp duty relief, including lower-deposit mortgages and faster approvals.
Mid-market and lower-value homes have seen prices hold steady or rise slightly, compressing the gap with prime properties for the first time in 30 years.