One in five renters have been required to provide a guarantor when securing a rental property.

London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, a 13% increase, but international demand dropped 21% with 50,400 fewer searches.

Landlords and property investors are the most directly affected by the Autumn Budget, with slightly higher tax on rental income and frozen tax thresholds. 

Scotland records 64.5% of listings open for instant occupation.

Paolo Sbuttoni (Partner, Commercial, Tech & Data) and Isabelle Clement (Managing Associate, Developer) at Foot Anstey LLP, examine the link between sustainable housing, tenant...

From 2026, all tenancies will run as monthly rolling agreements under the Renter’s Rights Act.

British and global Google search data for flat and house tenancy enquiries has been analysed to reveal areas that have seen the biggest increase in demand.

London saw 45,000 more search enquiries for houses to rent among British tenants, representing a 13% increase, though international demand dropped 21%.

51% of private tenants have heard of the Renters’ Rights Act, but remain unclear on its implications.

From 1 May, tenants can challenge any rent increase above local market rates.