Reluctant renters grow as supply reduces

Reluctant renters grow as supply reduces

The UK housing market is experiencing a trend of ‘reluctant tenants', following a shift in supply and demand for properties, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).


Rent is still a struggle

Rent is still a struggle

A significant number of tenants are still struggling with rental payments, according to ARLA.

January property sales increased

January property sales increased

Britain's house hunters braved freezing weather and blizzard conditions to bag themselves a bargain in January, according to estate agents.

Increase in listings for Rightmove

Increase in listings for Rightmove

The stock-starved housing market saw a welcome increase in the number of properties coming to market during the month, with over 90,000 new listings on Rightmove.

New tenant enquiries up 94 per cent

New tenant enquiries up 94 per cent

New enquiries for rental properties have increased by 94% in January 2010, according to Countrywide.



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UK housing market eases into recovery

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Landlords hampered by funding

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UK adopts European rental habits

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Property demand still outstripping supply

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Property prices in England rising

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