Tag: Zero Deposit
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Southern Rental Demand Grows Faster than North
New data reveals that landlords in the south of England are seeing soaring demand from renters. According to the latest figures from property experts Zero Deposit, more than a third of all rental properties in England found tenants in the third quarter of this year. This represents a 1.7% jump in just three months and…
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Interest Rate Cut Sparks Rental Property Rise
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England has brought a sigh of relief to tenants. According to a new analysis by Zero Deposit, the number of available rental properties in 15 major UK cities has increased dramatically. Edinburgh and Glasgow Lead the Charge The analysis looked at the total number of available…
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More Tenants Than Homes Will Drive Future Rental Demand
The number of tenants fighting for each rental property is predicted to cool slightly by 2030. But the rental market will still be fiercely competitive. While the number of homes to rent is expected to increase, the number of tenants is set to climb too, meaning the rental market will favour landlords for the foreseeable…
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Rental Market – Tenant Demand is Easing (Slightly)
A new study by Zero Deposit, a tenancy deposit alternative company, predicts that the number of available rental properties will increase by 9.5% by 2030. That means almost 5.4 million rental homes will be available, up from the current number of nearly 5 million. Fewer Tenants Per Property This increase in available homes means there…
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Rental Demand is On the Rise
Good news for landlords – the latest figures show that the demand for rental properties is starting to pick up! Rental demand is on the rise, especially in the south The number of tenants looking for homes has increased by 1.5% since the start of the year, according to research by Zero Deposit. This means…
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Low Tenant Demand Affecting Landlords in Some Areas
Don’t be fooled by the national picture – while the UK rental market might seem rosy, some areas are struggling with a shockingly low demand for tenants. Low Occupancy Rates: A Landlord’s Worst Nightmare New data from Zero Deposit reveals that, in some postcodes, landlords are facing an empty property crisis. While the national average…
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Portfolio Landlords Believe Election Won’t Shake Up Property Empire
Don’t worry, landlords! The upcoming election won’t send your buy-to-let empire crashing down, according to new research from Zero Deposit. 82% of landlords have kept their buy-to-let portfolios the same size, despite a barrage of changes from the Conservative government. These include tweaks to mortgage tax relief, heftier stamp duty on additional homes, and the…
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Renters Sticking Around – Tenants Stay Longer
While homeowners are on the move, private renters are settling in for the long haul, according to new data. It seems that the private rented sector (PRS) is becoming a more permanent fixture for many, with tenants staying put for longer than ever before. The data, from Zero Deposit, shows that homeowners are spending less…
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UK Tenants Feel the Pinch as Rent Prices Rise
In the past year, UK tenants have faced a steep 9.1% hike in rent prices, with those in London and Scotland experiencing even sharper increases. This increase in rents underscores a growing trend across the nation, making housing affordability a pressing concern for many. Londoners and Scots are bearing the brunt of these rental increases.…
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Rocketing Rents Surpass Salary Increases
The cost of renting a home in England has climbed significantly faster than average salaries in the past decade, placing increased financial pressure on renters across the country. A comprehensive analysis conducted by Zero Deposit provides a clear picture of the widening gap between rents and earnings, showing a growing affordability crisis in the housing…