Gloomy forecast for tenants as rent rises set to speed up
The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
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""Our latest report shows how sensitive the rental market is to even modest changes in how many homes are available for rent.""
— Richard Donnell , Executive
""A sustainable private rented sector requires the right conditions for responsible landlords to invest for the long term.""
— Nathan Emerson , Executive
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The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, according to property website Zoopla.
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