In London, renters in seven boroughs spend at least 50% of their income on rent, with Enfield the highest at 56%.

75% of renters now spend more than 30% of their income on rent.

75% of flatsharers spend over 30% of their take-home pay on rent.

The average private renter in England spends 32.4% of their income on rent.

Britain’s average rent increased by 3.9% over seven months.

Renters are tightening their budgets as mortgage costs continue to climb.

23% of mortgage holders are making overpayments to reduce their mortgage term

Homebuyers report now needing an additional £13,530 on top of the property price to cover taxes and fees.

According to the most recent Scottish Government data, 13% of households (330,000) across Scotland now live in the private rented sector.

Rental yields remain almost universally positive, with just one region in England and Wales recording a year-on-year fall.