The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days, according to the latest research.

Rushbrook & Rathbone analysed average rental void periods across England, comparing June figures with both the month immediately following the introduction of the  Act in May and the same period last year.

These show an improvement of three days compared to May, when average void periods peaked at 24 days following the introduction of the new legislation. However, void periods remain two days longer than in June 2025, when the average stood at 19 days.

Regions

Some regions have seen particularly notable improvements since May. The South West has recorded the largest reduction, with average void periods falling by 12.3 days, followed by the North East (-6.3 days), the West Midlands (-3.7 days), the North West (-2.6 days) and Yorkshire and the Humber (-2.3 days).

Despite these improvements, several regions continue to record longer void periods than they did a year ago. Yorkshire and the Humber has seen the largest annual increase (+3.8 days), followed by the East Midlands (+3.4 days), the South West (+2.0 days), the East of England (+1.9 days) and London (+1.8 days).

MD at the property management specialist, Roma Sharma, (pictured left) says landlords shouldn’t view the figures as a sign that the hard work is done. “Whilst many initially focused on ensuring they were compliant with the requirements introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, we’re now seeing a much broader shift in mindset,” she explains.

“The most successful landlords aren’t simply reacting to legislative change, they’re using it as an opportunity to improve every aspect of how their properties are managed, delivering a better experience for tenants whilst protecting their long-term investment.”

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