Between 3 and 6% of council tenancies may be fraudulent, potentially affecting thousands of properties that could house legitimate applicants.

Allison Thompson, national lettings managing director, Leaders, examines the practical impact of the Renters’ Rights Act on tenants’ security, rent increases, property...

Under-25s now make up 26% of the flatshare market, down from 32% in 2015.

Demand for flats in London grew 4%, by 20,000 enquiries, but international flat hunter searches dropped 7%, 59,000 fewer searches.

Rental availability is on the up despite reform fears.

Six applicants competed for each rental property in November

Tenants using Reposit pay one week's rent as a non-refundable fee instead of five weeks' rent upfront.

Nearly six in 10 (58%) UK postcode districts now have average rents exceeding the £625 monthly tax-free threshold, which hasn't changed since 2016.

One in five renters have been required to provide a guarantor when securing a rental property.

London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, a 13% increase, but international demand dropped 21% with 50,400 fewer searches.