Rents fell in most regions in September, but rental affordability remains uneven, with the salary needed for an average-priced home ranging from £26,160 to £72,450.

Four factors are behind the caution: wariness, rising costs, new regulations and the wish to keep good tenants.

Average UK rents rose from £1,507 to £1,581 over the year, adding £888 to annual costs for tenants.

Average rent in Britain rose an estimated 8.7% between 2023 and 2024, from £1,174 to £1,276 a month.

8% of landlords plan a rent rise within six months, while 35% would raise rents beyond that but within 18 months.

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Affordability remains a consideration for renters, as average rents rise in the last year.

London ranks as the fourth-least costly city for renters who wait one year to buy at £6,835.