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Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Summer 2025

28.7.25 3 Minute Read

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Discover how March's stamp duty rush led to a dramatic April crash and get expert predictions on whether mortgage rate cuts in 2026 will fuel the anticipated housing recovery amid persistent economic headwinds.

Q2 2025 has emerged as a tale of two markets following March's stamp duty surge, with Cambridge experiencing dramatic volatility. Our comprehensive report reveals how a 104% sales spike created an April hangover with transactions falling by a third, while rental apartments achieved strong growth (8.2% for two-beds) driven by the city's world-leading science and tech cluster.

The report analyses how Cambridge's economic resilience has sustained investment yields at 4.9% despite global uncertainties, and explores how the pending Renters' Rights Bill will shape markets as the cluster competes internationally for talent.

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