English rents jump 6.5% as landlords adjust to new rules

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Average rents in England have increased by 6.5% year-on-year due to adjustments landlords are making following the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, which restricts rent increases to once per year. This represents the highest annual inflation rate for rents since August 2024.

Average rents in England increased 6.5% year-on-year in June to £1,309, marking the highest annual inflation rate since August 2024. The sharp rise follows the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act, which limits landlords to one rent increase per year. The post English rents jump 6.5% as landlords adjust to new rules appeared first on PropertyWire.