Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
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""All my money goes on rent, bills and food. We've not had a holiday in years.""
— Victoria Fear , Other
""While renting has become more expensive and is an important cost for household budgets, the market is shifting in renters' favour.""
— Richard Donnell , Executive
""There were signs landlords were adding 4% to 5% to rent to 'future-proof' them as they faced changing tenancy rules under the Renters' Rights Act in England.""
— Chris Norris , Executive
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The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
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