The Property Podcast The Worst Places To Buy In 2026
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Mar 19, 2026 They flag regions that have hit affordability ceilings and explain why value is stuck. They call out pandemic-fueled holiday let hotspots that now face oversupply. They warn about ultra-cheap towns that mask bad stock and problem tenancies. They highlight falling prime central London, rising regulation in Scotland, risky single‑employer towns, and pitfalls of overseas buying.
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Expect Continued Legacy Landlord Exits
- The private rented sector shrank by 48 billion in 2025 as many smaller legacy landlords sold up, shifting stock to owner-occupiers and larger professional landlords.
- Use this trend to anticipate continued exits and a potential further deficit in 2026.
South East Has Hit An Affordability Ceiling
- The South East of England is the worst-performing region right now with near-zero recent growth.
- HomeTrack shows 0.3% growth last year and Savills predicts half the five-year growth rate versus the North West, due to affordability ceilings and mortgage pressure.
South West Holiday Lets Are Oversupplied
- The South West, especially coastal and holiday-let towns, have cooled sharply since the pandemic boom.
- Pandemic-driven short-term let oversupply plus weak transport and employment fundamentals are suppressing prices and rental prospects.
