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Average rental void periods in England fell to 21 days in June, down from 24 days in May (PropertyWire, 12 August 2026).
Three fewer empty days per re-let is rent back in your account, though voids are still longer than a year earlier.
Consider rechecking the void assumption in your cashflow model before your next purchase.
Note: the full source article was unavailable at time of writing. This report is based on the published summary.
Average rental void periods in England fell to 21 days in June, down from 24 days in May, according to figures reported by PropertyWire on 12 August 2026. A void period is the time a rental property sits empty between tenancies. The fall came weeks after the Renters' Rights Act took effect in England in May 2026.
How far have void periods actually fallen?
The movement is three days, from 24 down to 21. That is roughly a tenth of a month's rent recovered on each re-let. PropertyWire (12 August 2026) also reports voids remain longer than a year earlier. June is a recovery from a recent peak, not a return to normal.
Void assumptions feed straight into deal appraisals. If yours are stale, you may wish to pressure-test them with our free buy-to-let stress test calculator.
What this means for landlords in England
The Renters' Rights Act applies in England. Scotland and Wales run separate tenancy legislation, so these figures do not read across to those nations. Our property investment strategies hub covers where void risk sits inside a wider buy-to-let plan.
PropertyWire's reading (12 August 2026) is that the reduction suggests landlords are adjusting to the new legislative requirements. That cuts against the pre-Act worry that the legislation would suppress rental supply. One month is not a trend, and the year-on-year picture is still worse.
In practice this means faster re-lets need paperwork, referencing and marketing ready before the notice period ends. Our free property investor resources cover that groundwork.
Key takeaways
Void periods in England averaged 21 days in June, down from 24 days in May (PropertyWire, 12 August 2026).
The three-day improvement is roughly a tenth of a month's rent recovered on each re-let.
Voids remain longer than a year earlier, so this is a partial recovery.
The Act took effect in England in May 2026; Scotland and Wales have separate regimes.
Frequently asked questions
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