Rental growth continues to cool as supply rises & demand eases

The number of homes available to rent has jumped by 30% in the last year, but Hamptons warns the increase 'predominantly reflects the fact that homes are taking a little longer to let, rather than a rise…

'Landlords must adapt' to new marketing conditions, warns Foxtons, while Chestertons suggests London landlords have 'little option but to start reviewing their prices.'

'Renters may need to change tactics in the coming year, setting aside more time for their property search and preparing to move fast when they see something they like,' says Foxtons.