The cost of renting a home in the UK is set to accelerate, with average rental costs for new tenancies up 2.6% in July and projected to rise to 4% or 5% by the end of the year due to reduced availability of rental properties.

UK · 2026-09-13

1. Step 1 · The triggeraverage rental costs for new tenancies rise 2.6% in July due to decreased rental property availability
2. Step 2 · Knock-onlandlords benefit from higher rental income as demand outstrips supply
3. Step 3 · Knock-onletting agents see increased business opportunities from heightened rental demand
4. Step 4 · Knock-ontenants face affordability challenges, potentially reducing discretionary spending
5. Step 5 · Reaches youSMEs reliant on consumer spending may experience reduced sales as households tighten budgets

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Source: BBC News — Business

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