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Rental Affordability Improves in London and North West
Rental affordability has improved in London and the North West, according to a report by Propertymark. The organisation notes that landlords are seeing rent levels move in different directions across the UK, while the salary required to secure an average-priced home has decreased in most regions over the past year.
Propertymark highlights that London experienced one of the sharpest shifts in affordability in June, even though rents in the capital continued to rise month-on-month. The report also points out that the North West has seen improvements in rental affordability.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these changes in affordability may influence tenant demand and the types of properties being sought in different regions. The report suggests that the representative annual salary needed to secure an average-priced home has fallen in most areas, which could impact the rental market dynamics.
Letting agents and inventory professionals may wish to monitor these regional trends closely, as shifts in affordability can affect both landlord strategies and tenant preferences.
Source: Property118