25th April 2024 Growing numbers of tenants borrowing money to fund cash deposits New research has found that as many as 1 in 5 are now using credit cards to fund cash deposits on rental homes.
24th April 2024 March sees tenant demand in the capital warming up ahead of summer:... Foxtons have released their monthly lettings index for March, revealing small increases in both demand and supply.
24th April 2024 Tenants' rights - a useful guide: Propertymark Propertymark has published a guide covering the key tenant rights for those living in England and Wales that everyone should be aware of.
19th April 2024 Majority of renters view their living situation negatively Renting has been found to adversely impact a large proportion of tenants, affecting their quality of life and hopes for the future, as well as raising their stress levels beyond that...
17th April 2024 Post-pandemic tenancy lengths are rising Average tenancy length in England and Wales has increased by 218 days during last four years, according to newly released data from The DPS
17th April 2024 Rents outpacing earnings by 5.2% Renters are significantly worse off today than they were a decade ago as salaries have failed to keep up with ballooning rental costs.
15th April 2024 Another grim milestone for tenants as average annual energy bills... Last month, tenants’ gas and electricity bills peaked at the highest level for seven years.
12th April 2024 Average rents climb 9% over the last 12 months Rents rose 9% on average in the UK in Q1 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the latest data released by flatshare site, SpareRoom.
12th April 2024 Tenant demand ramps up as spring commences There has been a 10% rise in the number of tenants signing a tenancy agreement in March compared to February, according to Chestertons latest data.
10th April 2024 Tenancy fraud surged by 140% in 2023 Payslip fraud has been found to be the most common way tenants try to trick referencing systems.