Highest rental yields in 14 years - invest in UK buy to let today

The current property market offers buy to let investors an opportunity to secure unusually high rental yields if they act now. UK investment property for sale is always a good opportunity, but present conditions mean that you can get even more for your money.

Gap between house price and rental growth has increased

The data from Zoopla’s June 2025 Rental Market Report shows that UK rents have risen by an average of 21% in the last three years. That is much higher than the average house price rise of 4% at the same time – and it gives investors a once-in-a-decade chance to cash in.

Rents are higher relative to house prices than they have been for a long time. Because of this, rental yields are much higher than normal which is great news for investors looking to maximise their monthly income.

Research from Paragon Bank in June confirms this. It shows rental yields in the UK are at a 14-year high, making this an ideal time to invest in UK buy to let property.

Are house prices increasing in the UK?

That situation will only continue as long as house price growth stays low. Zoopla’s June 2025 shows that this may not be the case for much longer.

Sales are being agreed at the fastest pace in four years right now. What’s more, prices are rising more quickly in more affordable markets. Regional buy to let hotspots like Manchester, Hull and Sheffield all have a lower asking price than London, and so house prices will rise quicker.

At the moment, these are the places with the highest rental yields according to Paragon Bank, so investors who act now can secure a property with an unusually high rental return. Then, you can also benefit from higher capital appreciation in the future when property values start growing at a quicker rate.

That’s a double opportunity to get the highest possible return on investment.

How much will UK house prices rise in the future?

There is even more profit available in the next four years. Data from Savills shows that the average UK house price is forecast to rise 23.4% by the end of 2029. In certain regions, that number will be even higher:

• The North West – 29.4%
• Yorkshire and the Humber – 28.2%
• The West Midlands – 26.4%

All of that information makes now the ideal time to invest in UK property. Investors can buy at the lowest point prices will be for the rest of the decade, benefit from relatively higher rental yields, and then enjoy very strong house price growth in the next four-year-period.

Want to learn more about our available buy to let investment opportunities? Get in touch with the team today to start generating income!