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Rents in England hit six-year high as voids drop and tenant salaries rise – Goodlord
The West Midlands saw the biggest annual rent rise at 6.6%, while rents dropped in the South West by 1.7%.
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Rents continue to rise, as house prices see further growth – ONS
England recorded the highest average private rent at £1,386, representing an annual increase of 7.8%.
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RICS survey shows buyer demand and sales dip as market softens post-Stamp Duty rush
March saw a sharp fall in buyer demand and agreed sales, with RICS citing subdued activity following the Stamp Duty deadline and growing macroeconomic uncertainty.
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Private rents rise 8.1% to £1,326 as house prices climb 4.9% – ONS
Regional disparities remained evident, with England seeing the highest average rent at £1,381, marking an 8.3% increase.
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Rents rise in February as voids drop across England – Goodlord
The data revealed that throughout the month, rents in England averaged at £1,209 per property, compared to £1,162 in February 2024.
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Rents in England down 2% in December following record highs – Goodlord
Although December rents were down, they were still up over 3% from December 2023.
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Rents in England down 3% in November – Goodlord
The average monthly price for a rental property in England dropped to £1,205 in November, a £33 decrease from last month's £1,238.
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Average monthly rents up 8.7% over the past year, finds Zero Deposit
London saw the largest increase at 10.4%, while Yorkshire and The Humber had the lowest at 5.8%.
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English rental market cools as rents drop over 12% in October – Goodlord
Month-on-month, there was a notable 12.6% drop in rents from September to October, from £1,417 to £1,238.
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Q4 trends: UK rental prices expected to rise amid Budget concerns
The upcoming Budget could play a significant role in shaping the landscape for both landlords and tenants.
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Edinburgh rental market bucks Q4 trends, shows “no softening of demand” – ESPC
Despite rising rents, affordability concerns are resulting in a more stable market as the year concludes.
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Average rental price up 8.6% in June
This was down from 8.7% in the 12 months to May 2024 and below the record-high annual rise of 9.2% in March 2024.