The average UK rent is now £1,223 after a +7.8% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.
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The housing market continues to recover with house price falls steadying and 15% more property sales than this time last year. Get the latest on house prices and market trends with our House Price Index for February 2024.
Buyers are back in market and demand is now 11% up on this time last year. This is good news for sellers, as the number of sales agreed climbs 15%.
Buyers have a lot more choice when it comes to securing a home in 2024. More sellers are coming to market as mortgage rates are expected to plateau at 4% to 5%.
