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Rents tick upwards in Prime London as landlords brace for policy changes
The lettings market is 'largely in a holding pattern,' but corporate & super-prime tenant demand stays strong.
Prime London rents are now more than 30% above their pre-pandemic average
Annual growth moved upwards to 2.6% last month, reports LonRes.
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.
Prime London rental growth hits 5% as supply slumps
The total number of properties available to rent at the end of last month was nearly 50% lower than five years ago.
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