Rental market
News covering the Private Rented Sector with relevance to letting agents and landlords and the wider residential property industry.
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Propertymark push for rent arrears support
Propertymark is urging the UK government to come forward with a package of emergency financial support to clear tenants' rent arrears.
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Through-the-roof house prices makes renting cheaper
For the first time in six years, it's finally cheaper to rent a property than buy in most areas of the UK, thanks to soaring house prices.
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Rent rises are beginning to run out of steam, says leading index
HomeLet's latest index reveals that monthly rent increases have slowed to just 0.1% in May, but the UK average remains at an all time-high.
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‘Boom to last until end of year’ says agency following 81% sales surge
Company says pent-up demand has driven extraordinary activity in market so far this year for its sales, lettings and mortgage divisions.
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Landlords getting younger with nearly half now under 40
New research also reveals that they achieve a higher income than their older and arguably more experienced counterparts.
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Rental trends revealed in Belvoir’s regional report
Belvoir has published its latest rental trends report which reveals a north-south divide during the final quarter of 2020.
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Average rental yields hit 6% during Q1 says leading buy-to-let lender
Paragon says yields have been climbing for several quarters now and are highest in the SW of England.
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Hong Kong remains most expensive city to rent with London in 4th place
Knight Frank's comparison of global rental prices reveals Hong Kong is still the most expensive city to rent a prime property, as London comes in fourth.
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Covid has driven six-fold increase in medium-term rentals
Leading corporate relocation site says pandemic has significantly altered customer renting behaviour.
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Buy-to-let buoyant despite Brexit
Research by Intus Lettings has revealed that Brexit hasn't dampened landlords' prospects.
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