Major agency reports 43% jump in PCL lettings demand

Dexters says it has been agreeing 330 lets every week in January, and has 36,700 prospective tenants on its books - up 48% on last year.

Demand in the £5,000 per week range hasn’t been dented by the pandemic, reports Knight Frank, although travel restrictions have kept a lid on deal volumes so far in 2021.

There were deals to be had last year, says Chestertons, but those now looking to secure a discount are 'facing a race against time'