Foxtons says rental property listings are up 6% with rents already rocketing some 12% higher than last year.
Read MoreTikTok star accuses estate agents of racism when vetting tenants
Isaac Richman says he couldn't find somewhere to live because estate agents didn't believe a young black man could afford the rent.
Read MoreWeekly rent in London soars to an astonishing £600, reveals leading agency
Data from Foxtons shows that the average weekly rent in the capital is now above £600 as demand continues to grow.
Read MoreHousing market ‘downbeat’ at moment but set to pick up, says RICS
Surveying trade body says its poll of agents shows enquiries, sales and prices are all down, but there is some optimism for later this year.
Read MoreTenant exodus hits London as tenants look for lower rents
New research shows 40% of renters in London who decide to move will leave the capital for other areas.
Read MoreTenants battle for every rental in London even with Xmas approaching
Foxtons says there are 15 renters competing for each available tenancy and that rents remain very high.
Read MoreGovernment-backed property firm strikes deal to speed up rental home repairs
The matching scheme established by London's councils says partnership with EVO will improve tenants' living standards.
Read More‘Perfect storm’ floods London lettings market
Tim Hassell of Draker says tenants from Asia and America have increased tenfold this year.
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