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Average rents continue to outpace wage growth, LandlordBuyer warns
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed average UK private rents increased by 3.3% in the year to June 2026, taking the average monthly rent to £1,388.
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Wage growth boosts household budgets but inflation concerns remain
Wages have outpaced inflation again, offering households more financial breathing room, but concerns remain over the potential for rising inflation and its impact on interest rates.
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Ribble Valley among the most affordable areas as wages outpace house prices
On average, house prices in England have risen by £103,000 over the past decade, while annual wages have increased by £7,734.
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Rental costs will grow faster than tenant earnings in years ahead, research reveals
Average rents could rise by 13% over the next three years, as today’s high market rates work their way through existing tenancies.
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Households face £1,533 annual shortfall as rising costs outstrip wages
Costs have increased almost £4,913 for mortgage, food and tax combined while average wages increased just £3,390.
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Wage growth outstrips inflation but unemployment rises, ONS figures show
Wages have outpaced the consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate, which fell to 6.8% last month.
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Ability to build savings hit as wage growth offset by rise in living cost
Brits looking to build a deposit to buy a home have taken a hit with households' ability to save having been reduced.