The latest articles on renting

  1. The average rent in the UK is now £1,223 per month after 7.2% growth in the last year. The highest average rent in the UK is in London (£2,121) while the North East has the lowest monthly rent (£695).

  2. The average UK rent is now £1,223 after a +7.8% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.

  3. Everything you need to know about rental references and credit checks, including low credit scores, renting with a guarantor and renting from overseas.

  4. Got a spare room and in need of a little extra income? Using the Rent a Room scheme to get a lodger could be worth considering.

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