‘Bottleneck’ continues in London’s rental market as demand remains high and supply low
'Renters may need to change tactics in the coming year, setting aside more time for their property search and preparing to move fast when they see something they like,' says Foxtons.
London rental market ‘continues to normalise’ as supply recovers
Chestertons reports a big improvement in rental supply in the capital, with more choice encouraging more tenants to move home.
London rents jumped 20% in 2022, and demand remains high
Demand for rental homes in London 'remains high and I do not see a great glut of stock on the horizon,' says Sarah Tonkinson of Foxtons.
Prime London’s rental market ‘continues its journey back towards normality’
“The see-saw of high supply and low demand is tipping back the other way,” says Knight Frank. “Demand is coming from multiple sources and rental values are getting stronger as a result.”
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