Lettings
North-South rental divide narrows to closest point in a decade
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.
London letting agent shines a light on the ‘uphill struggle’ against rental fraud
'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.
21 would-be tenants competing for each rental home – Zoopla
The pace of rental growth is easing, but a continued lack of supply is a major issue.
Property market ‘shows promise’ as prices return to growth
Demand, supply, prices & deal numbers all increased in August, says the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.
Renters’ Rights Bill promises ‘landmark’ changes for the rental sector
The Renters’ Rights Bill 'is a crucial step towards ending the housing crisis,' says the government, but many property industry insiders are concerned...
Lucian Cook: Painting a picture of Prime Central London’s ‘decade of adaptation’
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…
Upwards pressure on rents may return if more landlords sell, warns agency
Knight Frank reports 'significant increase in market appraisals and listings from clients who have residential lettings portfolios' in Prime London, as Budget speculation mounts.
Government confirms EPC rules for rental properties by 2030
'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.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
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...
Rightmove reports record levels of former rental homes for sale
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.'
Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 35, 2024
As you'd expect, London's prime property market was quiet in that last week of the Summer Holidays.
Property market stays flat despite rising buyer demand
'The new government has inherited a very large ‘to-do’ list with urgent interventions required in several policy areas,' comments Propertymark after checking sales and lettings market activity in July.