To Rent

The average rent for a new tenancy has increased by 10.3% since September 2022, with renters now paying £1,164 per month on average. Residential rents for new tenancies are 10.3% higher than in September 2022 Rents have increased the most in Scotland, where new rent controls are encouraging landlords to secure higher rents at the […]

Rental scams are on the rise as fake agents target vulnerable renters Rental scams are increasing, with fraudsters posing as letting agents targeting innocent people simply looking for accommodation in the private rented sector. 5,751 rental scams reported in the UK for in 2021 You’re now 23% more likely to be a victim of a

With increased mortgage rates, renting has could be more affordable for the first time in over 10 years. The typical monthly rent is now 9.5% or £122 less than a new mortgage repayment for the same rental property Higher mortgage rates have increased mortgage costs faster than rents have been rising It’s still more cost

We’re still waiting on the bill to pass through  parliament, changes may be made, however we have the initial document that is currently being reviewed. No-fault evictions are set to be banned in England after the long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament The bill aims to make the private rented sector safer and

Most landlords are in favour of the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard, the biggest shake up in the private rented sector for 30 years. 74% of landlords also expressed frustration with the lack of action taken against rogue landlords, saying local authorities should do more to drive out those who let sub-standard homes The

Despite the latest increase to the Bank Rate, mortgage rates are expected to continue to edge downwards during the coming weeks. The Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.5% to 3.5% – the highest level since October 2008 But the rate at which interest rates are being increased has slowed and economists think