HMO
Room rents hit record £769: when does an HMO beat a single let?
UK room rents hit a record £769 as supply falls 4.7%. We crunch when letting by the room beats a single let after bills, HMO licensing and voids. Calculator.
Market updateJul 2026
UK average house price
£272,611
+1.4% yr
England average
£293,479
+1.1% yr
London average
£550,037
-3.3% yr
First-time buyer (GB)
£229,302
+1.2% yr
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, Jul 2026 data, published 16 September 2026.
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