Rents on the rise

The average monthly rent in the UK in now at a record high of £1,029. In the twelve months to July 2021, UK monthly rent increased by 6.6%, rising from £965 to £1,029.
 
In July, all regions in the UK experienced an annual increase in monthly rent, with the South West experiencing the biggest increase, 12.9%.
 
Over one in five of all new rental tenancies are agreed in August and September, so the next two months are set to be busy.
 
Rental forecasts look strong, with the RICS residential survey forecasting rents to rise +3% over the next twelve months

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The Lincoln Baby Boomer Housing Paradox:  Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go 19th December Advice News

The Lincoln Baby Boomer Housing Paradox: Wealth in Property, But Nowhere to Go

For decades, baby boomers in the UK have been the quiet beneficiaries of a housing market that has worked in their favour. Rising property prices and a growing housing shortage have pushed home values sky-high, giving this generation substantial equity in their homes. However, as more and more boomers enter…

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Lincoln House Sales Up 19.4% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain. 17th December News Sales

Lincoln House Sales Up 19.4% on 2023 – Yet Challenges Still Remain.

The number of agreed UK property sales until Saturday, 22nd November 2024, is 18% higher than a year ago. Breaking those stats down even further, as of 22nd November 2024, 1,009,340 UK homes had been sold subject to contract (STC), an 18% increase from the 855,083 homes sold STC in…

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Lincoln’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals: What it Means for Landlords. 28th November Landlords

Lincoln’s Ageing Population Turning to Rentals: What it Means for Landlords.

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