Average void periods for rental properties across England fell in June, suggesting landlords and property managers are beginning to adjust to the changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act.
Data from residential property management company Rushbrook & Rathbone shows that the average property remained vacant for 21 days in June, down from 24 days in May. The May figure was the highest recorded in the company’s comparison and coincided with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Despite the monthly improvement, void periods remained longer than they were a year earlier. In June 2025, properties were vacant for an average of 19 days, meaning the latest figure is still two days higher.
Landlords Adapt to New Rental Rules
The reduction in void periods comes as landlords continue to adjust to the new requirements affecting the private rented sector.
Roma Sharma, managing director of Rushbrook & Rathbone, said the fall was encouraging after a significant period of change for landlords and tenants.
However, she suggested that landlords should look beyond simply meeting the new legal requirements and consider how they can make their portfolios more efficient and resilient.
The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced major changes to the way landlords manage tenancies, making it increasingly important for property owners to understand the new rules and review their approach to letting and property management.
For many landlords, this means looking more closely at how properties are marketed, maintained and managed between tenancies.
South West Sees Biggest Monthly Improvement
Several regions recorded shorter void periods between May and June.
The South West saw the largest reduction, with average void periods falling by 12.3 days. The North East followed with a decrease of 6.3 days.
The West Midlands also saw an improvement, with average voids falling by 3.7 days. Meanwhile, the North West recorded a reduction of 2.6 days.
Void periods in Yorkshire and the Humber also improved, falling by 2.3 days between May and June.
These regional changes suggest that the impact of the new rental rules is not being felt equally across England, with local rental market conditions continuing to influence how quickly properties are re-let.
Void Periods Still Higher Than Last Year
Although the monthly figures show an improvement, several regions continue to record longer void periods than they did in June 2025.
Yorkshire and the Humber recorded the largest annual increase, with average voids rising by 3.8 days.
The East Midlands followed, with void periods increasing by 3.4 days compared with the same month last year. The South West recorded a two-day annual increase.
The East of England saw average void periods rise by 1.9 days, while London recorded an increase of 1.8 days.
This highlights that, despite the improvement seen between May and June, landlords are still facing longer gaps between tenancies in many parts of the country compared with last year.
What This Means for Landlords
The latest figures suggest that landlords may be becoming more comfortable operating under the Renters’ Rights Act, with void periods beginning to fall after the initial changes took effect.
However, the annual figures show that the wider rental market remains challenging. Longer voids can reduce rental income and add costs for landlords, particularly when properties require repairs, compliance work or improvements before they can be re-let.
As the new rules become more established, landlords may need to focus not only on compliance but also on keeping properties attractive to tenants and minimising the time they remain empty.
The fall in average void periods is therefore a positive sign, but landlords will need to continue adapting their strategies as the private rented sector adjusts to the Renters’ Rights Act.
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