Average GB rent bill has risen 9.9% in the last year

Rents are rising across all GB regions, says Hamptons, although the pace of growth has cooled in Greater London and Scotland.

'Affordability constraints will likely hit the brakes on rental growth at some point this year,' says Hamptons - but the estate agency warns 'it’s unlikely to slow considerably due to the number of landlords…

"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…