Average asking rents are now a third higher than before than pandemic – Rightmove
"Despite quickly rising prices, rental homes are continuing to let at speed and many landlords are still being met with long queues of prospective tenants wanting to view and rent their property," says Rightmove.
Average rents have climbed 9.4% in the last year, and ‘pressures seem likely to continue in the medium term’
Rents are rising across all GB regions, says Hamptons, although the pace of growth has cooled in Greater London and Scotland.
Prime global rents climb to record highs, but the pace of growth is easing
Singapore and London have seen the biggest prime rental price increases over the last year, according to Knight Frank's latest city index.
Average rents have increased by 7.4% in the last year
But the total amount of rent paid by tenants across Great Britain has fallen 8% since 2018, says Hamptons.
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