Competitive bidding is now rife in PCL’s rental market
Knight Frank's lettings teams report a 50% increase in sealed bids as tenants face a perfect storm of soaring demand and depleted supply
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A top estate agency has reported the highest number of new prospective tenant registrations in five years - topping previous records set in June and July this year.
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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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