Tag: Cost of living
Renters borrowing more to pay for deposits
A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals.
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Scottish rent cap addressed a problem ‘that didn...
Scottish private sector rents have risen at a rate in line with inflation over the last nine years, according to a new analysis.
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Struggling landlords are selling up to avoid insolvency
A surge in buy to let landlords exiting the private rented sector (PRS) is being fuelled by an increase in receiver appointments, one...
Rent rises outpace earnings to hit tenant affordability
Over the past 10 years, the cost of rent has significantly outpaced wage growth, leaving many tenants struggling to afford their homes,
UK rents reach the highest level on record – ONS
Renting costs in the UK continue to grow with average rents jumping by 9.2% in the year to March – the steepest annual rise since...
Rent arrears up amid cost-of-living crisis for tenants
Average rent arrears claims have reached a record high, placing a growing strain on both tenants and landlords, data reveals.
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Tenants’ energy bills now equal an extra month̵...
For the first time since 2017, tenants in Britain are paying the equivalent of an extra month’s rent annually due to soaring...
