Lettings
Available rental stock up 28%, reports London agency
Chestertons has seen a welcome improvement in supply levels, compared to last year - but demand is still running high.
The number of retiree renters is set to double by 2030 as home-ownership rates ‘unwind’
Hamptons warns of 'significant social, economic and political consequences' thanks to an ageing population and a generational shift away from home ownership.
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.
Smaller apartments outperforming in Prime London’s lettings market
Shifting working patterns and affordability issues have sent studio rents soaring.
Mainstream property market sees ‘renewed deterioration’ as buyer enquiries fall again – RICS
'An important message coming back from RICS agents is around ensuring prices are set with an eye on the market conditions of today, rather than the recent past,' says the Institute's Chief Economist;
Lack of stock still driving up prices in prime rental markets
But rental stock 'is not as scarce as it was this this time last year,' says Savills - and 'only the highest quality homes can now expect multiple bids.'
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PCL prices have fallen 5.9% in the last year – JLL
'The implications of stubborn inflation on the UK mortgage market are hampering activity in Prime Central London,' says JLL.
FT: How long can the UK rental crisis last?
The Financial Times warns of 'little relief in sight' for struggling tenants and beleaguered landlords.
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Tom Bill: Lettings supply rises in prime London amid sales market uncertainty
'The story of low supply in the prime London lettings market appears to be coming to an end,' says Knight Frank's research head.