Tag: UK rent
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UK rents reach record high but growth slows
The average rent in the UK has reached a record high of £1,299, although growth has slowed to just 0.2% in June.
That’s according...
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UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS
The UK’s rent inflation is slowing down as average private rents grew by 8.9% in the year to April – down from a record...
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Landlords blame tax burden and costs for rising rents ...
Landlords are pointing to tax changes, rising costs and a challenging economic environment for the continuing rise in rents, Propertymark...
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Year-on-year rents rise by 5.7% – voids remain stable
Rents continued their upward trajectory in April, with the latest figures from Goodlord showing a year-on-year increase of nearly 6%...
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Renters are spending nearly 40% of their wages on rent
The average UK tenant is spending nearly 38.3% of their monthly income on rent which means many will be teetering on the edge of affordability,
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Government urged to stop ‘grandstanding’ and ...
There needs to be a shift in government policy to stop ‘grandstanding’ and recognise landlords’ rental income as...
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Tenants face soaring rents as demand outstrips supply
Renting a home in the UK has become more expensive than ever, as a new report reveals that the average rent for a new tenancy has risen...