Browse through our Private Rented Sector Reports to see what affected the industry in 2016. Our monthly reports are generated feedback we receive from our members.
Key findings
In January there were an average 172 properties available to rent per branch
Three in ten tenants were affected by rent increases – the highest since September 2015
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Over half of UK agents believe the new buy-to-let stamp duty reforms will push up rent costs
Demand for rental properties grew to an average 37 per branch – the highest since February 2015, as supply increased marginally
The supply of rental stock fell by four per cent in March
Demand for rental properties also dropped
Number of rental properties managed per branch rose month-on-month from March, but is down overall from April 2015
Landlords selling up BTL properties following stamp duty deadline on 1 April
If the UK votes to leave the EU on Thursday. letting agents do not anticipate a major shift in the rental market
The rental market is stable immediately following Brexit
Rent costs, number of properties available to rent and demand from tenants did not significantly shift in June after the result
The number of rental properties on letting agents’ books is at the highest level this year so far
Demand for properties fell marginally in July
Demand from prospective tenants rose in August
Supply dipped marginally last month but is up year on year
The number of rental properties managed per letting agent branch is at the highest level in 18 months
Demand from prospective tenants also rose in September
The number of agents witnessing rent increases was the lowest since December last year in October – but it won’t last long
Supply of rental properties and demand from tenants dropped in October
In the first report from ARLA since the announcement of a ban on letting agent fees, 80 per cent of agents expect rent prices to increase next year
Last month, letting agents recorded the lowest number of prospective tenants since records began in 2015
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