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KEYWORD "HomeLet" - 100 RESULTS
Rents dip slightly in almost every UK region

The latest HomeLet rental index begins 2024 with a glimmer of hope for tenants as rents have fallen for the second...

12 January 2024

From: Breaking News

Hope is dwindling for renters, claims lettings industry supplier

The latest edition of the HomeLet Rental Index shows a near double-digit average annual rent rise across the UK. Renters can now...

03 November 2023

From: Breaking News

Industry expert’s “little hope” of rental market improving for tenants

A lettings industry expert has admitted he has “little hope” that the current rental market crisis for renters will improve. Andy Halstead, HomeLet &...

11 October 2023

From: Breaking News

Tory identifies single individual responsible for rent rises

A Conservative politician has named an individual who he claims is responsible for high rent rises and increasing homelessness. Murdo Fraser, the...

28 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Rent rises now are jaw-dropping, admits veteran industry figure

The average UK rental price hits another all-time high of £1,261 pcm, increasing a further 1.4 per cent from last month.  Excluding...

12 September 2023

From: Breaking News

Madness continues! Rents hit yet ANOTHER record high

A prominent lettings industry figure has summed up the continuing rental market frenzy in three words - “the madness continues.” Andy Halstead, HomeLet &...

07 August 2023

From: Breaking News

Up and Up - New records (again) as rents soar skywards

The average UK rental price is now £1,229 pcm, increasing 1.3 per cent from last month.   Greater London sees a massive...

06 July 2023

From: Breaking News

More big rent rises across the UK…with London at all-time high

The latest lettings market index shows another big rise - with London at its highest-ever level. HomeLet says the average UK rent...

06 June 2023

From: Breaking News

More big rent rises across UK…with London at all-time high

The latest lettings market index shows another big rise - with London at its highest-ever level. HomeLet says the average UK rent...

06 June 2023

From: Breaking News

Rent levels up again after New Year slowdown

The latest HomeLet rental index shows that UK average rental prices are continuing to rise after a previous drop in prices...

05 April 2023

From: Breaking News

Landlord rental portfolio expenses revealed

Analysis by professional cash buyer and portfolio landlord, LandlordBuyer (part of Open Property Group), has revealed what costs make up most...

07 March 2023

From: Sponsored Content

Market is “unsustainable” with rents too high and supply too low

Today’s rental market is unsustainable according to a leading industry supplier. HomeLet’s latest monthly market snapshot says the average rent in the...

03 August 2022

From: Breaking News

Arrears - top worry for landlords and tenants right now

A survey of 12,000 tenants suggests that over three-quarters are concerned about the impact of the cost of living crisis on...

27 June 2022

From: Breaking News

 Labour calls for rent freeze now and rent controls long term

Labour’s London Mayor - buoyed up after the party’s successes in the capital in last week’s elections - has renewed his...

10 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Rent Levels: every UK region up and London slump ends at last

The average rent in the UK has hit another record high of £1,091 after a 1.2 per cent increase in the...

06 May 2022

From: Breaking News

Cost of living crisis makes rent protection insurance vital - claim

A player in the rental insurance field is warning landlords that the growing cost of living crisis makes it more important...

03 March 2022

From: Breaking News

Rents rising much faster than official figures, claims analyst

Official government data suggests that rents are rising by 1.8 per cent a year - but a prominent analyst has gone...

20 January 2022

From: Breaking News

Revealed - how much rents went up in your area in 2021

One of the major lettings market indices has produced figures showing how much rents rose in 2021. HomeLet says the average rent...

06 January 2022

From: Breaking News

High annual rent rise despite monthly dip - and strong market in 2022

HomeLet says the average rent in the UK is now £1,059, down a tiny 0.2 per cent from a month ago. However, the...

03 November 2021

From: Breaking News

Rent rises driven by higher taxes and regulations for landlords

A leading supplier says rent rises seen in recent months have been driven by increased taxes and regulations imposed on landlords. The...

06 July 2021

From: Breaking News

Message to government: Help landlords and support private renting, or else

One of the leading industry suppliers has given a warning to government that continual regulation and legal changes restricting landlords will...

07 May 2021

From: Breaking News

£1,000 a month for rent? The lettings market is nearly there…

The latest HomeLet market index shows that the average rent in the UK is now at a record high of £996...

07 May 2021

From: Breaking News

Landlords penalised by government will put up rent, warns key supplier

A key supplier is warning that landlords penalised by ever higher government taxes and rules will be forced to increase rents. Andy...

09 April 2021

From: Breaking News

Rents rise across UK but worries grow over economic turmoil

Rents have risen gently across most regions of the UK but worries are growing over the longer-term economic landscape. HomeLet’s latest lettings...

11 February 2021

From: Breaking News

Larger out-of-city properties likely to be in demand in 2021 says insurer

While there is optimism over Coronavirus vaccines, it’s likely that Covid-19 will continue to change tenants’ traditional aspirations in 2021 says...

06 January 2021

From: Breaking News

London rents fall but stronger performance in rest of the UK

The latest HomeLet rental index suggests that the average rent in the UK is now £974 after a 2.9 per cent...

04 December 2020

From: Breaking News

Rents leap four per cent in three months, but big regional differences

HomeLet’s latest monthly index shows a four per cent surge in the all-UK average rent over just three months, but there...

05 October 2020

From: Breaking News

Average UK rents up 2.1% in 12 months to August

Average rents across the UK increased by 2.1% in August when compared with a month earlier, according to the latest data...

02 September 2020

From: Breaking News

It is now a good time to invest in buy-to-let - UK Property Finance

Buy-to-let remains a popular investment option for many investors, despite being the subject of major reform over the last three years. A...

14 August 2020

From: Breaking News

Greater demand for new tenancies placing upward pressure on rents

Average rents across the UK increased by 1.5% in July when compared with a month earlier, the latest data and analysis...

04 August 2020

From: Breaking News

Rental values look set to ‘hold up well’ as tenant demand grows

Average rents achieved on tenancies in June dropped marginally compared to May, but remain higher on an annual basis, the latest...

09 July 2020

From: Breaking News

Mixed picture as rents rise 2.7% in the last year, but down 0.9% month-on-month

Average rents across the UK increased by 2.7% in May when compared to the same month last year, according to the...

05 June 2020

From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let tax clampdown has hit tenants ‘hardest’

The Government is failing to recognise clear warning signs that a rental crisis is on the horizon, the Residential Landlords Association...

13 March 2020

From: Breaking News

Budget 2020: what Rishi Sunak’s announcement means for the PRS

Rishi Sunak's first Budget included new taxes for overseas property buyers, funding to remove unsafe cladding, fresh funds to support the...

12 March 2020

From: Breaking News

UK rents on the rise but failing to keep pace with inflation

Average UK rents continued to rise in February, but failed to keep up with inflation, according to the latest HomeLet Rental...

11 March 2020

From: Breaking News

Rental prices set to ‘remain steady with annual growth continuing to rise’

The squeeze on supply, coupled with continued demand for properties from tenants, is likely to lead to continued rental increases across...

13 February 2020

From: Breaking News

Cost of renting outstrips inflation

The cost of renting a home in the UK is rising quicker than the rate of inflation, with the average monthly...

12 February 2020

From: Breaking News

Landlords hope for change in next week’s Scottish Budget

Buy-to-let landlords are demanding change in next week’s Scottish Budget to help ensure rental price growth eases.  The number of tenants experiencing...

30 January 2020

From: Breaking News

UK rents rise with tenant demand ‘not showing signs of slowing down’

UK rents have risen yet again, with the latest survey showing higher rents across the whole of the UK.  The increase in...

13 January 2020

From: Breaking News

Despite tax and regulatory changes ‘there is still money to be made in the PRS’

With savers receiving poor returns from banks and building societies, thousands of people unsurprisingly continue to turn to residential property as...

24 December 2019

From: Breaking News

Average rents increase 3.2% year-on-year - HomeLet

Rents in the PRS continued to grow at a modest pace in November, the latest figures from HomeLet show.  The data reveals...

23 December 2019

From: Breaking News

Landlords: here’s how to research your next property investment

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned investor, finding the right buy-to-let investment is far from simple. With many factors to...

17 December 2019

From: The Big Issues

UK rents continue to rise in October

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector increased further in October, according to the latest data.  The figures from HomeLet show that...

15 November 2019

From: Breaking News

Rent protection specialists merge to offer agents and landlords ‘peace of mind’

Leading rent protection firms Barbon Insurance Group, trading as HomeLet and Rentshield Direct, and Let Alliance have today joined forces and...

06 November 2019

From: Breaking News

UK rental market looks more attractive for BTL landlords as rents rise further

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector continued to increase in September, the latest figures show.  The data from HomeLet reveals that...

14 October 2019

From: Breaking News

Private sector rents hit record high

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector reached a record high in August, according to the latest data from HomeLet.  The figures...

13 September 2019

From: Breaking News

Private sector rents rise in line with wages

Private rental price increases have accelerated modestly, in line with earnings across the UK, according to a new report from HomeLet. The...

12 August 2019

From: Breaking News

Rental market activity slows

There was a drop in the number of properties ‘to let’ last month, while there was also a slowdown in the...

25 July 2019

From: Breaking News

UK rents rise 13.9% in last five years

UK rents have increased by an average of 13.9% over the past five years, according to HomeLet. The group said its June...

11 July 2019

From: Breaking News

Insurance provider offers ‘protection solutions which landlords’ value’

Tenant referencing and lettings insurance provider, Barbon Insurance Group, has teamed up with flatfair to co-market the two companies’ products and...

17 June 2019

From: Breaking News

UK rents up 1.6% in a year, says HomeLet

The average cost of renting a property in the UK increased by 1.6% in the 12 months to May, according to...

10 June 2019

From: Breaking News

Rents rise in line with inflation

Rental price inflation has slowed down, with HomeLet's latest data revealing that the average monthly rent in the UK now stands...

13 May 2019

From: Breaking News

Rents increase as tenant fees ban approaches

UK rents have started to increase at a rate not seen in the market for more than two years, fresh figures...

11 April 2019

From: Breaking News

Rents increase ahead of general inflation

The cost of renting a home in the UK is rising quicker than the rate of inflation, with the average monthly...

11 March 2019

From: Breaking News

‘Political and economic uncertainty’ boost demand for rental properties

There has been a significant rise in demand from people looking to rent property amid political and economic uncertainty and this...

12 February 2019

From: Breaking News

UK rents up 2.5% in a year, says HomeLet

The average cost of renting a property in the UK increased by 2.5% in the 12 months to January, the latest...

11 February 2019

From: Breaking News

Is Brexit uncertainty good news for BTL landlords?

Many people tend to hold off on buying property during times of uncertainty and that appears to be precisely what is...

16 January 2019

From: Breaking News

The outlook for property investors ‘remains positive’ as rents rise again

The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 1.5% in the 12 months to December 2018, the...

10 January 2019

From: Breaking News

UK rents rising more slowly than inflation but regional variations remain

The average cost of renting a property in the UK increased by 1.5% in the 12 months to November, the latest...

11 December 2018

From: Breaking News

Rents continue to rise across the UK

The average cost of renting a property outside London rose by 1.7% in the 12 months to October, while tenants in...

09 November 2018

From: Breaking News

Why is guaranteed rent crucial for landlords and property investors?

As a landlord, you'll want the reassurance of knowing that you’re going to receive your rent on time each month. This...

25 October 2018

From: Sponsored Content

Rental prices continue to ‘gradually pick up’

A number of tenants have been hit by rent rises over the past 12 months as landlords respond to extra taxes...

16 October 2018

From: Breaking News

UK rents up 1.7% in a year, says HomeLet

The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 1.7% in the 12 months to September, according to...

12 October 2018

From: Breaking News

Landlords losing money by selling properties tenant free

More than £500m worth of rental income is lost annually in this country because buy-to-let landlords are often encouraged to sell...

20 September 2018

From: Breaking News

New rents edge up throughout the UK

Rental prices continued to rise in August, albeit marginally, new figures show. The average rent agreed on a new tenancy signed last...

17 September 2018

From: Breaking News

Rental market is in recession, says The DPS

The UK rental market is in recession for the first time since the global financial crisis, according to The Deposit Protection...

17 September 2018

From: Breaking News

London is on the road to recovery as rents exceed £1,600 a month for the first time

Rental prices in Greater London have surpassed the £1,600 per calendar month (pcm) mark for the very first time, according to...

08 August 2018

From: Breaking News

Landlords could save more than £1,300 a year on letting agent fees – claim

Buy-to-let landlords could save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds every year by not instructing a letting agent to let their property. The...

01 August 2018

From: Breaking News

UK rents increase further, Homelet says

Annual rental price growth in the UK increased in June, HomeLet said on Tuesday. The latest HomeLet Rental Index shows that the...

11 July 2018

From: Breaking News

UK rents on the rise again

Rental prices increased by 2% in May compared to the same month last year, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The average...

07 June 2018

From: Breaking News

Buy-to-let remains a ‘popular’ and ‘dependable’ investment

With the outlook for savers looking dismal, many people continue to invest in the tried and tested route of bricks and...

09 May 2018

From: Breaking News

UK rents continue to rise in April says HomeLet

Rental prices increased by 1.5% in April compared to the corresponding month a year earlier, according to the latest HomeLet Rental...

08 May 2018

From: Breaking News

Modest increase in rental prices in first quarter of 2018

The buy-to-let market continues to see a marginal rise in residential rental prices, and this trend appears to be fuelled by...

13 April 2018

From: Breaking News

Skipton International expands expat lending to Scotland

Skipton International is hoping to build on strong demand for its buy-to-let mortgages to British expats seeking to invest in England...

21 March 2018

From: Breaking News

Misery for tenants as rents rise again

Rental prices increased by 1.2% in February compared to the corresponding month a year earlier, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The...

09 March 2018

From: Breaking News

Rental prices edge up again in January says Homelet

Rental prices continued to rise in January, albeit marginally, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The average rent agreed on a...

12 February 2018

From: Breaking News

Financial demands placed on tenants ‘has never been greater’

With tenants privately renting from a landlord now typically paying more than half of their income in rent, a growing number...

31 January 2018

From: Breaking News

Rental price inflation picks up in December, HomeLet says

Annual rental price growth in the UK edged up in December, HomeLet said on Tuesday. The latest HomeLet Rental Index reveals that...

23 January 2018

From: Breaking News

Rents fell in real terms in 2017 - HomeLet

Annual rental price growth in the UK slowed to just 0.7% in November, down from 0.9% a month earlier, HomeLet’s latest...

20 December 2017

From: Breaking News

Mixed month for the UK lettings market

October produced mixed results for the UK rental market as data for new listings ‘to let’ rose, while figures for properties...

20 November 2017

From: Breaking News

Many renters will ‘end up worse off’ unless the law is changed

The government’s proposal to cap tenancy deposits to six weeks’ rent will save many tenants money, given that a number of...

15 November 2017

From: Breaking News

The annual rate of rental growth slows

Annual rental price growth slowed between September and October with the cost of the average new let in Great Britain increasing...

13 November 2017

From: Breaking News

Annual price growth slows as rents hit an affordability ceiling

Annual rental price growth in the UK slowed to just 0.9% in October, which was less than half the 2.1% increase...

09 November 2017

From: Breaking News

Rents continue to rise across the UK

The average cost of renting a property in the UK rose by 2.1% in September, while tenants in the capital faced...

10 October 2017

From: Breaking News

Monthly boost for rental property supply

The number of new rental property listings increased by 2.4% during August compared to the same month a year ago, the...

21 September 2017

From: Breaking News

A ‘welcome relief’ for landlords as rents rise by 2.4% in August

The rental market remains firm despite the various economic and political headwinds the sector has faced recently, the latest data shows.  Newly...

18 September 2017

From: Breaking News

Shortage of homes continuing to drive up rents

Rents look set to increase further in the coming months, as the supply-demand imbalance continues to grow. With landlords facing increasing pressure...

10 August 2017

From: Breaking News

Rents bounce back in July but London weak – HomeLet

UK rental prices returned to growth in July, the first rise recorded for three months, according to the latest HomeLet Rental...

07 August 2017

From: Breaking News

UK rents fall for the first time since 2009

UK rental prices fell for the first time in eight years in May, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. The figures...

06 June 2017

From: Breaking News

It’s a tenant’s market in London

Private landlords in the capital are starting to feel the pinch from weaker tenant demand, with some landlords being forced to...

23 May 2017

From: Breaking News

Here are the UK’s best letting agents as rated by tenants

The ESTAS, a kite mark of excellent service for property professionals, has announced the winners of the Letting Agents of the...

16 May 2017

From: Breaking News

Rents in London fell for the first time since 2009 in April

Rents in London have recorded their first annual drop for eight years, according to the latest HomeLet Rental Index. In April, the...

08 May 2017

From: Breaking News

Rents rising ‘significantly below’ the general rate of inflation

Rental price growth in the UK remains sluggish, the latest HomeLet Rental Index shows. The annual rate of rental price inflation reached...

24 April 2017

From: Breaking News

Rents rise below inflation amid concerns about tenants’ ability to pay

Rental price inflation is now running below general inflation as measured by the consumer price index, as a growing number of buy-to-let...

03 March 2017

From: Breaking News

UK rental price growth continues to cool, HomeLet says

Rents across the UK are continuing to cool down, according the HomeLet Rental Index. The annual rate of rental price inflation fell to...

03 February 2017

From: Breaking News

Annual price growth continues to slow as rents hit an affordability ceiling

Annual rental price growth slowed to just 1.7% in December, which was less than half the 3.8% increase recorded in December 2015,...

11 January 2017

From: Breaking News

Modest annual growth as rents hit ‘an affordability ceiling’

Annual rental price growth reached 3.1% in November taking the average UK rent to £898 per month, which although higher than November...

16 December 2016

From: Breaking News

Rents in London set to rise as demand for homes outstrips supply

The cost of renting property in London looks set to increase in the months ahead on the back of the widening...

06 December 2016

From: Breaking News

Annual rental price growth continues to slow

Annual rental price growth slowed to 3% in October, which is the lowest rate of increase this year, HomeLet’s latest Rental Index has...

14 November 2016

From: Breaking News

Rent growth continued to slow in September

Annual rental growth slowed to 3% in September, which is the lowest rate of increase this year, HomeLet’s latest Rental Index has...

14 October 2016

From: Breaking News

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