Stamp duty is once again under the spotlight, with growing calls for a system that better reflects regional house prices. As affordability pressures continue, especially in the South East, proposals for change could reshape how much buyers pay and how the property market moves in the future.

For the first time in years, rents have stopped rising — a clear sign the lettings market is shifting. With supply improving and demand easing, both tenants and landlords are navigating a more balanced landscape. At Amos Estates, we’re helping clients make sense of these changes and plan ahead with confidence.

For tenants, April is a useful point to pause and plan. With rents still rising across the UK and the first phase of rental reform approaching in England, this is a good time to review your budget, renewal options and next move.

The rental market remains active in May 2026, but conditions are changing. Demand is still strong, rent growth has eased, and tenant expectations are rising. Here is what landlords should be thinking about now.