May & June 2026 Investor Update | Know The Market

As June comes to a close, it's important to know that Phase 2 of the Renters' Rights Act will be underway soon, bringing two significant changes for Landlords.

Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database: Landlords will need to register themselves and each of their rental properties on a new national database. This will require uploading key compliance information (like gas certificates, electrical reports and EPC ratings) and it's likely that an annual registration fee will be payable.

Mandatory Registration with a Redress Scheme: Landlords will need to register with a redress scheme - even if their properties are managed by an agent who is already registered with a scheme. Landlords will need to be registered BEFORE their property can be marketed - breaching this could result in a penalty of £7,000 for the landlord.

We explain more about the changes enforced following the Renters' Rights Act on our dedicated page here.

Rental prices across Gloucestershire and Worcestershire continue to rise, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). 

Across the South West, we see an overall increase of 5.1%, with both Gloucester and Stroud considerably surpassing this increase. While Cheltenham increased at a lower rate, the month on month increase is almost double that of last month, suggesting a strong continuation into the rest of 2026.

ONS have also reported an average increase of 4.2% across the West Midlands, with a higher increase seen in properties with fewer than four bedrooms.

With rental property prices changing so dramatically over the last year, the best way to stay up to date is to get a free, expert rental valuation with our experienced Lettings valuers.

Since joining The Property Centre in 2013, Jodie has had a number of promotions and was appointed Head of Property Management in 2025. With over 13 years of lettings & property management experience, Jodie holds recognised qualifications in Lettings and Property Management and prides herself on sharing her in-depth knowledge with our team of Property Managers who support our landlords and tenants across Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester and Stroud.

Areas of special expertise lie in a strong understanding of current legislation, including the Renters’ Rights framework, as well as practical experience in managing evictions and ensuring compliance throughout the tenancy lifecycle.

If you have any questions about property management or would like details of our various service packages, please get in touch—we’re here to help.