According to the figuers, rents in London increased by 3.7% in January this year compared to January 2018; the average monthly rent in the capital now stands at £1,588 a month. When London is excluded, the average UK rental value was £775 in January 2019, this is up 2.0% on last year
The Rental Index reveals that rents rose in 11 of the 12 regions of the UK
Tom Gatzen, Co-Founder of ideal flatmate, commented: “While political and economic uncertainty may be bringing a slowdown in house price sales, the consequential, additional strain being placed on the UK’s lettings market has resulted in strong growth where rental costs are concerned.
This is evident nowhere more so than the capital, having bore the worst of the Brexit brunt across the sales market, London is driving price growth across the national rentals market, as an already inadequate supply is being stretched even further.
This is largely due to buyers refraining from a purchase and remaining in the rental sector, as well as the reduction in suitable properties on the market due to the government’s crusades against the buy-to-let sector in recent months.
Looking ahead, London remains one the places to live and work, in or out of Europe, and this consistent demand will ensure rent prices remain buoyant regardless of how or when we exit the EU.”
