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Average asking rent reaches record high

Summary

The average advertised private rent on a home in Britain has reached a record £1,397 per month, according to Rightmove. The property website said the figure was reached during the second quarter of this year. It was 1.9% higher than the previous quarter and 2.3% up on the same period in 2025.

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Average asking rent reaches record high

Earlier this year, a review of the UK housing market found tenants are spending more of their income on rent than ever before.

59 minutes ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent (US)

Asking rents reach record highs across Britain, new data from Rightmove shows

Competition between tenants remains significantly lower than at its peak, with the average rental home now receiving 10 inquiries

6 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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Average asking rents have jumped to new record highs, says Rightmove

The average private rental home receives 10 inquiries, down from an average of 22 in 2022, the website said.

7 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 7 hours ago on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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