A survey of rental properties across five cities in England and Scotland reveals monthly rental rates ranging from £950 to £1,750, reflecting regional variations in the buy-to-let market.
Milton Keynes and Liverpool properties
In Milton Keynes, a one-bedroom ground-floor flat in a new development is available at £1,250 per calendar month through Leaders estate agents. The property is located in the central business district, with parking available at an additional cost. The development sits adjacent to Campbell Park, a Grade II-listed landscape extending to Willen Lake.
Liverpool’s Lexington building, a 34-storey development at Princes Dock, offers a two-bedroom apartment on the ninth floor at £1,750 pcm. The building contains 325 rental units with communal facilities including a roof terrace, co-working space, gym, cinema and games room. The property is marketed through Hamptons.
Norwich and Southampton rentals
In Norwich, a mid-terrace cottage in Thorpe Hamlet is listed at £1,200 pcm from September, available through Sowerbys. The two-bedroom property features Victorian architecture characteristic of the suburb, located within walking distance of the city centre and railway station.
Southampton’s Shirley area, described as a first-time buyer hotspot, has a three-bedroom semi-detached house available at £1,750 pcm through Hamptons. The property is situated near Southampton Common and the University of Southampton Highfield Campus.
While enforcement of landlord regulations continues to present challenges, the rental sector remains active across multiple regional markets.
Glasgow rental market
In Glasgow’s Thornwood neighbourhood, a one-bedroom third-floor apartment is available at £950 pcm through Rettie. The property includes fitted wardrobes, communal garden access and off-street parking. The area is located within one mile of Partick station and walking distance to Victoria Park.
The rental properties surveyed represent various property types across different regional markets, with monthly rates correlating to location, property size and local amenities. The data reflects ongoing activity in the rental sector as property transaction patterns continue to evolve across UK markets.
