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Manchester May 2025 Rental Market Update: Are Manchester Rents Still Rising in 2025?

Bank of England Reduces Base Rate to 4.5%: Key Takeaways for Households

On February 6, 2025, the Bank of England (BoE) announced a 0.25% reduction in the base rate, bringing it down to 4.5%.

Manchester January 2025 Rental Market Update: Price Trends, Demand Surge, and What to Expect

As we enter 2025, the Manchester rental market continues to show strong growth, driven by high demand, limited housing supply, and broader economic conditions.

Renters' Rights Bill: Major Reforms to Transform the UK Rental Market

The UK Government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving forward in Parliament, promising significant changes to the private rental market.

The Ultimate Letting Guide for Manchester Landlords

Manchester December 2024 Rental Market Update: Is the Rental Market Cooling Down?

As we reach the end of 2024, the Manchester rental market shows signs of slowing rent inflation, though prices are still rising in many areas.

September 2024 Property Sales Market Report: How will the drop in mortgage rates (to 4.3%) impact home buyer demand?

Home buyers are benefiting from the lowest average mortgage rates in over a year, with the rate for a 5-year fixed mortgage at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) now standing at 4.3%, a decrease from 5.5% this t

August 2024 Property Rental Market Report: What impact is the growing rental demand?

In the 12 months leading up to July 2024, the average private rental prices in the UK saw an 8.6% increase, consistent with the rise observed in June 2024.

July 2024 Property Rental Market Report: How are rising rents affecting you in your area?

The UK property market has seen significant changes in the past year, with varying degrees of rent and house price inflation across the regions.

June 2024 Manchester Property Rental Market Report: 15 households chasing 1 rental home?

The annual growth rate of rents for new lets has slowed to 6.6%, down from a peak of 16% in October 2021.

May 2024 Manchester Property Rental Market Report: Where have rents decreased in the past quarter?

UK rental inflation has slowed to 6.6%, the lowest rate in 30 months.

2024 April Manchester Property Rental Market Report: What drove UK rent surge?

In the 12 months leading up to March 2024, the average private rents in the UK surged by 9.2%, marking a notable increase from the 9.0% recorded in the preceding 12-month period ending February 2024.

2024 April Manchester Property Sales Market Report: How have recent shifts in mortgage rates impacted sales volumes

This trend suggests a more balanced housing market compared to pre-pandemic levels, offering increased opportunities for prospective homebuyers in 2024, provided sellers maintain realistic pricing str

2024 March Manchester Property Rental Market Report: How fast are rents going up these days?

The latest data on the UK rental market indicates a significant deceleration in rental inflation, marking the lowest rate in two years.

2024 February Manchester Property Rental Market Report: UK Rental Market Trends Shift!

The average UK rent for new lets has experienced a notable increase, reaching £1,220, marking an 8.3% rise compared to the previous year.

2024 January Manchester Rental Market report: What are the key indicators of growth and resilience in the UK's rental market during Q1 2024?

The UK's rental market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, evident in various key rental indices.

2023 December Manchester Rental Market report: How has rental demand changed?

The UK rental market has been characterized by a persistent supply-demand mismatch over the past three years, resulting in a substantial increase in rents for new lets.

2023 November Manchester Rental market report: What are the evolving preferences of renters, and how might they impact the market?

The UK rental market in November 2023 experienced a slight slowdown, characterized by a monthly decrease of -0.3%. Despite this minor dip, year-on-year rental prices continued their upward trajectory.

2023 October UK Rental Market Update

September 2023 UK Rental Market Report: the new highest growth rental region

18 months of double-digit rental inflation! Despite a 20% decrease in demand compared to last year, the demand for rented homes is still 51% above the 5-year average.

August 2023 Rental Market Report: High Demand and Rising Rents in the UK

The rental market in the UK continues to face high demand and rising rents, with little sign of relief in the near future.

July 2023 Rental Market Report: Is the UK rental market putting tenants and landlords at risk?

The UK rental market continues to experience rapid growth, posing risks for both tenants and landlords. There is a growing concern that tenants across the country may struggle to pay their rent.

June 2023 Sales Market Report: Is the UK Housing Market Heading for a Decline?

The UK housing market is experiencing a decline in affordability for new home buyers. High inflation and increasing mortgage rates are impacting sales volumes and price growth.

June 2023 Rental Market Report: UK Rental Inflation Continues to Rise for 15th Consecutive Month

UK rental inflation continues to rise for the 15th consecutive month, with rents registering double-digit growth. Despite seasonal factors contributing to a slight decrease in the annual rate.

May 2023 Rental Market Report: Rents Climb, but Growth Slows

Rents are on the rise, but the pace of growth is slowing down. As renter affordability becomes increasingly stretched, many are exploring flexible location options beyond their city.

March 2023 Rental Market Report: Capitalize on the Booming Rental Market in the UK

The rental market in the UK has been experiencing a period of high demand and activity, with rents rising well above earnings growth for the past two years.