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 […]
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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
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Over 60% of landlords are being hit by higher mortgage rates, risking a further squeeze on the number of rental homes available. Higher mortgage rates are hitting landlords who have loan to value mortgages of 50-75% hard. And that accounts for 20-30% of landlords 51% of all landlord sales are taking place in London and
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House price growth expected to be greater in affordable rural areas and slower in city centres, says leading economist at Office for Budget Responsibility. Remote working has permanently changed the housing market as it enables people to leave cities and live in the countryside This has lead to greater price growth in rural areas, but
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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
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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
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Rent is still at an all time high and the cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on families; will this continue and what impact will it have on future rent? Rental inflation has slowed to 11.1%, from a high of 12.3% in mid-2022 A strong labour market and record immigration drove demand in
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More than one in five people now rent in the private sector, while the number of those who own a home has fallen, according to the latest Housing Census. The number of people renting a home in the private sector in England and Wales has jumped by 28% during the past 10 years A third
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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
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With less homes available for rent and rental prices being at a record high in relation to average incomes, we look at how this effects the market and what to expect in 2023. Rental homes a 38% below a five year average Demand is 46% higher for rental properties This imbalance has pushed rents to
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