Voids have lengthened to their longest average recorded since April 2021.

Rightmove's latest data comes as many students have sent off their university applications this week, with affordable rents being one factor that many will be considering.

Across England, the average cost of renting has increased by 44.4% over the last 10 years, now averaging £1,369 per month.

Average advertised rents of properties outside the capital have recorded their first fall since 2019, according to newly released data from Rightmove.

Too many problems with their existing property were the main driver for tenants looking to move this year.

Birmingham, Leicester, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham all showed double-digit growth in new buy-to-let landlords in 2024.

Housing Hand warns that the rental sector will need support in delivering on new commitments

Data shows that average rents climbed across the capital by 4.3% per month over the last year.

Higher interest rates are tying more younger tenants into the rental market, according to newly released data from Hamptons.

Tenant demand for rental homes in England fell by -7.3% between Q3 and Q4 2024, while demand was also down by -2.6% annually.