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London rents ended the year lower than where they started for first time on record

London rents dropped 2.7% in 2025, reducing average rent by £63 monthly due to weaker demand and more first-time buyers entering the market, Hamptons reports.

Summary by Evening Standard
The average London tenant is spending £63 less in rent per calendar month than at the start of last year

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Housing becomes noticeably more expensive. New figures from the Institute for the World Economy show higher prices for fewer offers, especially in cities and new rentals.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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