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.
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At last some good news! Rental house prices are coming down
Hamptons reports the first fall in its rental index since 2011. Falling demand, improved mortgage deals and more grown‑ups staying with their parents are changing the market, says James Moore – but policy choices will determine who pays the price
Rents slide in 2025 for first year since 2011: Hamptons
Newly-agreed rents dipped by 0.7% over 2025 compared to the previous year, the latest lettings index from Hamptons reveals. The average tenant moving into a property paid £1,371 per month, which was £10 per month cheaper than last year. It was the first time rents… The post Rents slide in 2025 for first year since 2011: Hamptons appeared first on Mortgage Finance Gazette.
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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