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UK Rental Crisis: A Decade of Dramatic Price Surges

The UK rental market has experienced unprecedented inflation over the past decade, with average rents increasing by 82% from 2014 to 2024. Current rental inflation sits at 9.0% annually—the highest on record—while wage growth struggles to keep pace at just 5.2-5.8%. This represents a rental affordability crisis affecting nearly 5 million households across the country. […]

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British Housing Market Reality Check: Price vs. Value Since 2004

In recent discussions about the UK housing market, some commentators have suggested that despite high nominal prices, homes may actually represent better value now than they have in a decade. The claim centers on the difference between nominal prices (the actual price tag) and real values (what those prices mean after adjusting for inflation). But

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The Unsettling Truth About New-Build Homes in the UK

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the property market, it has come to light that new-build homes in Britain are only required to last for 60 years. This startling fact means that these houses could potentially have a shorter lifespan than their owners, raising serious questions about the long-term value and sustainability of

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The Rent-to-Rent Scheme: A Critical Analysis for Property Enthusiasts

Introduction In recent years, the British property market has witnessed a surge in so-called “rent-to-rent” schemes, often marketed as a revolutionary approach to property investment requiring minimal capital outlay. This business model, commonly abbreviated as R2R, involves an individual or company renting a property from a landlord and subsequently subletting it to tenants at a

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