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Buy-to-let

Buy-to-lets in high demand areas cost up to 7.7% more on average - but are they worth it in the long run?

The latest market analysis by mortgage experts, Revolution Brokers , has revealed that landlords looking to reduce void periods by investing in a buy-to-let within an area of high rental demand will pay an average of 6.2% more for the pleasure.

Revolution Brokers analysed data on the average price for a buy-to-let investment across the market in England and how this differs between...

Rent set to rise

Are rental values set to spiral with the cost of living crisis?

The arrival of winter is a crucial milestone in the current cost of living crisis, and market analysis from Ocasa , the specialist rental platform, warns that the average rent bill could reach as much as £2,270/month if prices rise in line with the hikes already being seen across other living costs.

The cost of living is still on the rise. Numerous factors, both foreign and domestic...

Rental fraud

An estimated £82.7bn worth of rental properties thought to be occupied by fraudsters

Market analysis from Ocasa , the specialist rental platform, reveals that almost 280,000 UK rental properties, with a combined market value of £82.7 billion, are thought to be occupied by fraudsters.

The rental market has long been a leading target for fraudsters, criminals, and money launderers. Previous research estimates that 5% of all rental stock is being let to criminals and...

Here's how Londoners can slash their rent by 56%

How much can London’s renters save by moving away from the city centre?

After taking a hit during the height of the pandemic, the appetite for city living is returning to the capital, with previous research by Rentd revealing tenant demand increased during the first three months of the year.

This demand is also driving up rental values and the bargain rates on offer during...

Rent or Buy

More people now renting vs a decade ago

The proportion of the population relying on the rental market in England has grown by as much as 5% in the last decade, according to the latest research by (BtR) specialists, Ascend Properties .

Ascend Properties analysed government data on dwellings stock across England looking at what percentage of the population are residing within the rental sector compared to the housing market...

Terrace Houses

The most affordable universities for student tenants

The latest research by UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has revealed that the University of Liverpool is the nation’s most affordable option for prospective students looking for the perfect mix of affordability and a quality higher education.

UniHomes analysed postcode rental data from PropertyData looking at the current cost of renting surrounding each of...

As many as 230,000 UK tenants have fallen into rent arrears

Landlords facing further losses of £9k due to eviction backlog once ban is up

Research by leading lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed the vast amount of lost earnings that landlords in England could be facing when the eviction ban is lifted.

There are some 4.5m private rented households in the UK rental sector, supplied by an estimated 2.2m landlords .

However, a survey by Shelter recently revealed that as many as 230,000 UK tenants...

London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe

Capital city rental price premiums cost tenants 35% more

The latest research from the international rental marketplace, Spotahome , has revealed that London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe when compared to the national rental cost in each nation. Spotahome looked at the cost of renting in each city across the EU and UK and how it compared to the cost of renting in the wider nation, to find which cities were...