The rental market in the North West of England has seen its fair share of ups and downs in recent years. After a period of rapid rental growth, things are starting to settle into a more stable rhythm. While rental prices aren’t soaring like they once were, there's still a lot of good news for landlords in the region.

March has long been regarded as one of the strongest months for sellers to list their properties, and 2025 is proving no different. With the arrival of spring, the property market is witnessing a significant surge in supply, creating a competitive environment unseen in the past decade.

After months of searching online for a new home, it can be very exciting to get to the stage of physically viewing your shortlisted properties. But when the time comes, what questions should you be asking? Read this article to find out.

Gross rental yields across England and Wales have reached a five-year high, hitting 7.2% in February 2025—up from 6% in 2020. Every region has seen an uplift, with the North West leading the way, climbing from 6.1% to 7.8%.