Lettings

Jessica Tomlinson explains what's been driving the big swings in rental market conditions over the past five years, and the impact on values.

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Savills, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Zoopla & more...

The pace of annual rental growth across the UK has eased from +12% in August last year to +5% last month, but Hamptons points to some pronounced regional differences.

'Whilst digital and AI technology has evolved rapidly, rogue tenants have also evolved with it, becoming increasingly more inventive in how they trick the system,' warns Benham and Reeves.

The pace of rental growth is easing, but a continued lack of supply is a major issue.

Demand, supply, prices & deal numbers all increased in August, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

The Renters’ Rights Bill 'is a crucial step towards ending the housing crisis,' says the government, but many property industry insiders are concerned...

Savills' Head of Residential Research appraises how PCL's property market has changed over the past ten years - since George Osborne's sweeping reform of the property tax regime - and looks ahead to what…

Knight Frank reports 'significant increase in market appraisals and listings from clients who have residential lettings portfolios' in Prime London, as Budget speculation mounts.

'There must be sufficient financial and practical support to help landlords meet the legislation', says Propertymark after requesting more 'clarity' on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards.

Catch up on all the latest movements and commentary in less than five minutes, featuring data and analysis from Henley & Partners, Knight Frank, Rightmove, Propertymark & more...

Property portal warns that 'it has become more attractive for some landlords to leave the rental sector rather than to continue to invest in it, due to rising costs, taxes, and legislation.'