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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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UK rents climb to record high
Speed Read Renters outside London now pay an average of £1,291 per month but rate of increase seems to be slowing
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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What to consider when buying a holiday home
The Explainer There are plenty of benefits to owning a second home but some councils, locals and lenders are fighting back
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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What is happening in the UK rental market
feature Rents across Britain have been rising fast but could be hitting their peak
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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What 'uncertainty' over Renters Reform Bill means for tenants
The Explainer Ban on 'no-fault' evictions delayed indefinitely amid opposition from landlords and Tory rebels
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Where is the cheapest place to rent in the UK?
feature Rents have hit record highs but rate of growth is slowing
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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Can ‘once-in-a-generation’ Renters’ Reform Bill fix private renting?
Today's Big Question Bill to end ‘no-fault’ evictions has been cautiously welcomed by some landlords and campaigners
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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Pros and cons of buy-to-let investing
feature Rental prices are rising but so are mortgage costs
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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No place in the sun: is this the end for holiday home owners?
Today's Big Question New law could require landlords to obtain permits to rent properties on sites like Airbnb
By Harriet Marsden Published
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#PropertyTok: the surprising rise of the landlord influencer
Talking Point New subgenre of social media content promises financial freedom but at what cost?
By Jamie Timson Published
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Is buying a house cheaper than renting?
In Depth Renters face rising costs and a shortage of properties on the market
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of rent freezes
Pros and Cons Proponents say rent controls provide stability for tenants, but critics claim they won’t fix the housing crisis
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Rental prices in London: the cheapest and most expensive boroughs
feature Costs are soaring as people return to the capital after the Covid pandemic
By The Week Staff Published
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The cheapest and most expensive areas to rent in the UK
Speed Read The cost of renting is hitting record highs – but it’s not the same everywhere
By The Week Staff Last updated
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