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.

Landlords and property investors are the most directly affected by the Autumn Budget, with slightly higher tax on rental income and frozen tax thresholds.