Where to find London’s cheapest 2 bedroom rental properties
New research reveals the cheapest and most expensive boroughs in London for renting a 2 bedroom property. London estate agent Portico has…
Rent arrears built up during pandemic leave renters struggling to find new homes
Thousands of private renters with arrears face problems finding an alternative home because of damage to their credit scores, according to…
End of England eviction ban could be starting point for eviction reform
The eviction ban in England is due to end on 31st May, with a change being made to notice periods. A press…
Average age of UK landlords drops compared to three years ago
The average age of UK landlords has decreased, with 47% of landlords now aged under 40. This figure compares to…
Unfair evictions costing councils more than £161m per year
Ending unfair evictions could reduce homelessness by 9% and save the public purse £161m per year, a Generation Rent analysis…
Highest rental growth in ten years recorded for three England regions and Wales
UK rent prices have increased by 3.0% in the last year but dropped by 9.4% in London, according to the…
Councils launch projects to listen to local private renters
Generation Rent has partnered with five local authorities around Great Britain to help them better engage and communicate more effectively…
New study reveals the extra value a garden can add to rental yields
As demand for homes with gardens has risen due to the pandemic, landscaping material provider Paving Direct has researched the…
New records for UK house prices continue in Rightmove’s latest House Price Index
The latest House Price Index from Rightmove reports Wales and the North of England have seen continued growth. The highlights…
Survey reveals why landlords have recently decided to invest in buy-to-let
More than a third (34%) of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let property (BTL) or intend to buy one within…