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A chronic mismatch between supply and demand has been the defining feature of the private rental market for three years.  UK rents...

The latest lettings market forecast from Savills says average UK rents to end 2023 at up 9.5 per cent year on...

  Comparison service USwitch has set up a check list for prospective property investors to make their purchase as attractive as possible...

A leading lettings agency and property consultancy has revealed that it anticipates stronger-than-expected rental growth this year and next in prime...

HomeLet’s latest rental data showing that the average UK rental price has hit another all-time high of £1,276 per calendar month...

Bricklane, the residential property investment platform, has doubled its geographic footprint by expanding into select markets in the north west of...

The current economic environment is still uncertain, and it is likely that the alarming rising cost of living, high inflation rates,...

As households reassessed where and how they were living during the pandemic, an increasing number of renters are now considering shared...

PIT looks at the latest trends in the UK rental market and investment strategies for buy-to-let landlords and investors. Revolution Brokers uncovers the...

Maintenance in the UK rented sector totals a whopping £30 billion a year, according to new research. Property maintenance solution provider, Help...

The build-to-rent market has long been characterised by providing expensive, urban flats for young adults; but 2021 was a landmark year...

In just a year’s time, the average UK tenant could be paying £800 more a year in rent, research by rental...

It’s the age-old question that most investors are likely to find themselves wondering at one point or another - which property type...

London-based PropTech firm Homeppl has developed two ‘revolutionary’ fraud detection tools to support agencies currently combating rising levels of rental fraud. The...

Research from Octane Capital has revealed which areas of the UK rental market are driving growth in rental stock availability, as...

Average UK rents have risen to almost £1,000 per month – £62 more than at the start of the pandemic, according...

UK renters are forking out up to 77% of their monthly household income to get by in the UK rental market,...

A significant proportion of those renting a home would like to buy it from their landlord if circumstances allowed, new research...

Another new year is approaching, but unlike the last, 2022 should arrive with significantly less uncertainty, especially for the property market....

A fifth of UK renters claim they would fork out up to 10% more in rent each month for smart features...

Estate and lettings agent Barrows and Forrester recently explored the rental demand across the nation during the third quarter of the...

The term ‘Generation Rent’ has long been used throughout both the rental and sales markets, developing many connotations over the years....

Staycations have become a common way for Brits to spend their free time. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, international travel...

A disparity between property demand and supply has risen across the UK. This has created opportunities for buy-to-let landlords to invest in...

Nottingham’s residential development, The Waterside Apartments, has opened its show penthouse and apartment to eager buyers. Boasting panoramic views of the River...

Fine & Country Portugal is currently running a series of webinars entitled ‘Your Second Home’, covering various topics related to the...

At first glance, Brexit’s Christmas climax appears to have had little effect on the appetite for UK property investment, which is...

UK rent levels continued to rise faster for larger properties during the last quarter of 2020, according to The Deposit Protection...

Online searches for pet-friendly UK rental property have jumped to the highest level since available records began in 2004, according to...

Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the property market has reacted positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini boom’...

Average monthly rents are performing strongly across the country on an annual basis, although comparative figures in the capital dropped for...

Initial work to restore a historic building to its former glory and bring luxury living space to Stretford, Greater Manchester, has...

In parts one and two, we looked at the investors and developers with a large stake in the fast-emerging Build to...

The latest rental market data from HomeLet shows that average annual rents increased last month following the market officially reopening on...

The UK lettings market has experienced a 'remarkable bounce back' in activity since reopening on May 13, according to Goodlord. Its data...

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disrupting pretty much every aspect of daily life, the latest research from lettings management platform Howsy...

The latest research from lettings management platform Howsy has looked at what makes the ideal investment location for UK landlords when...

With the government pledging to put an end to pet bans, UK-based insurance broker Towergate Insurance has revealed the top 10...

The UK rental market remained stable in December 2019, according to Goodlord’s Rental Index. Average rents stayed close to levels recorded in...

With people moving away from traditional long let tenancies in favour of shorter, ‘hassle-free’ tenancies, we’ve seen a rise in flex-rents...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

In September, the average rental price for a new tenancy in the UK was £967 per calendar month, up by 2.5%...

The cost of renting a room in the UK remains steady, up just 1% on last year to an average monthly...

The average UK rent hit an all-time high of £970 last month, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The data shows...

The latest edition of The Deposit Protection Service Rent Index has revealed that the UK experienced a sharp rise in average...

The average rent in the UK now sits at £934, a 1.6% rise on the same time last year, according to...

Brexit! Whether you’re a Brexiteer or a Remainer, no one can deny that this is probably the number one issue on...

The average rent paid by millennials declined in 2018, according to online estate agency yieldit. According to a survey of 2,000 UK...

The average cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by £15 pcm (3%) since this time last year,...

Even though the government has tried to make life better for renters, the UK is still a long way from being...

The average rent in the UK is now £932, up by 2.5% on the same time last year, according to figures...

Average UK rental values continued to grow towards the end of 2018, with December showing a continuation of the steady rise...

Rents in other UK cities are growing faster than both London and the UK average as workers relocate from the capital...

Brexit concerns continue to loom large for landlords despite average UK rental values growing steadily over the last month. That’s according...

Research has revealed that London rents increased by 0.10% in the year to June 2018, the first annual rental rise for...

The average rent in the UK reached £919 in May, up by 2% on the same time last year, according to...

The UK has seen average rents decrease for the first time since 2017 during the first quarter of 2018, according to...

The average cost of renting a home in the UK is now rising for the first time in almost two years,...

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has found that average UK rents increased at less than half the rate during 2017...

Various reports have suggested that a number of private landlords plan to sell up and quit the PRS as a consequence...

UK rental prices fell for the second month in a row in June, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The data...

New research has revealed that a third of renters in the UK currently pay no money into a savings account in...

Average UK rental prices outperformed wages across 2015, according to findings from the monthly Landbay Rental Index. Despite a seasonal dip in...

It has been revealed that a quarter of British renters are getting married (23%) and having children (25%) whilst living in...

Rents across England and Wales dipped on a monthly basis between September and October, according to the latest Buy-to-Let index from...

65% of renters are negative about their prospects of purchasing a home, according to new research by online estate agent Urban.co.uk. Nearly...

The average rent in the UK climbed 0.7% to £1,294 in October, according to Landbay's latest rental index. Rents in all UK...

Rent rises for one bedroom flats increased significantly last month, according to the second Landbay Rental Index. Average rents for one bed...

The latest findings from the HomeLet Rental Index have revealed that rent prices have slowed below double figures to an average...

Average rents for newly let properties rose by 4.5% in Q1 2015 to £894pcm, according to new findings from Countrywide’s Quarterly...