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31 2007
Demand for rental property set to rebound in 2008
The final quarter of 2007 saw demand for rental accommodation across the UK dip slightly,...

28 2007
Manchester stakes its claim as the friendliest city of the North
Residents of Manchester are upping the ante in a war of words with their rivals across the...

Prospective first-time buyers turning to rental sector in their thousands
High house prices in 2007 have caused growing numbers of people to opt for rental...

27 2007
New Chichester homes move one step closer
Plans for dozens of new homes in the historic town of Chichester have moved a step closer...

Manchester suburb 'to be kept interesting'
The popular Manchester suburb of Chorlton looks set to keep its individual sense of...

24 2007
Void periods down as rental demand grows, study shows
The average rental property within the UK is empty for less than two weeks before new...

21 2007
Landlords working to attract foreign renters
Landlords and letting professionals are starting to advertise their rental properties in a...

Experts point to an "eventful year" for rental sector
2007 has been an "eventful year" for the UK letting market, with the strong...

20 2007
London student living plans given go-ahead
Plans for a new student accommodation development close to the centre of London have been...

Rental sector set to remain strong in 2008, experts predict
Increased levels of immigration, a growth in the number of people choosing to live alone...

City centre rental price rises could ease in 2008, experts state
Rents for city centre living could decline over 2008 as growing numbers of properties...

19 2007
Renters using social networking to find flatmates
Social networking sites are becoming increasingly popular with renters looking to find new...

Rental demand set to be strong in 2008, experts predict
With the numbers of people managing to get onto the property market steadily declining,...

New-build developments "create socially successful communities"
Housing estates in big cities can offer renters diverse and "socially...

18 2007
Tenants advised on 'bogus landlord' scams
Renters in London have once again been warned of the importance of thoroughly researching...

Rental demand in the south-east is booming, report confirms
Landlords in the south-east of England are confident that they will have no problems...

Tenants looking to rent houses, not flats
Tenants now prefer to rent houses rather than flats as they become increasingly spoilt for...

17 2007
MP weighs in on 'anti-tenant' legislation issue
The controversial issue of landlords' powers to serve 'notices to quit' to their tenants...

Renting now 'best solution' for UK homeowners
Renting is continuing to grow in popularity among professionals, with the 'sell and...

Tenants still waiting for deposits back, figures show
A worrying number of renters are having to seek financial assistance from their parents...

14 2007
Professional renters "the cream of the crop" for landlords
Landlords are increasingly looking to rent their properties out to professionals as they...

Professionals renting for longer as house prices remain unaffordable
Rising house prices across the UK is prompting many potential first-time buyers to rent...

Professionals advised of benefits of short-term lets
Professionals moving to London for a short length of time should look to short-term rental...

13 2007
Greater Manchester football flats given the go-ahead
Football fans wanting to rent a unique property in Greater Manchester will have welcomed...

Students driving boom in rental property demand
Students are set to make up the largest proportion of new enquires for rental...

Demand for rental accommodation remains high, study shows
Demand for rental accommodation is set to remain high for the foreseeable future as...

12 2007
Peckham's popularity booming among renters
After gaining a bad reputation through Only Fools and Horses, the London suburb of Peckham...

Top stars set to rent east London flat together
After recently moving out of the house he shared with Kate Moss, singer Pete Doherty is...

Renting numbers up as affordability crisis worsens
Growing numbers of professionals are choosing to rent a property as the affordability...

11 2007
Brighton housing plan one step closer
Plans for a new housing development aimed at meeting the booming demand for property in...

2008 may be a 'double-edged sword' for renters and buyers
Despite the Bank of England recently announcing a cut in the base rate of interest,...

New-build flats have 'high vacancy rates'
The supply of new properties to rent is soaring in comparison to the number of old and...

10 2007
Salford apartment tower plans give green light
Plans for the construction of a pair of skyscrapers boasting contemporary apartments and...

Historic south-east home up for cheap rent
One of the most famous residencies in the south-east of England is up for rent, though...

Tenants win deposit court case
The growing acknowledgement of the legal rights of tenants in the UK has once again been...

07 2007
South-east ports aiming for eco-town status
Shoreham Harbour will benefit from millions of pounds worth of new investment and be...

Landlords unaware of digital TV responsibilities
A large number of renters across the UK could miss out on digital television as their...

Rental accommodation allowing people to save up for home deposits
Professionals looking to get onto the property ladder are turning to rental accommodation...

06 2007
Renting numbers soar as London prices remain high
The high cost of property in the capital continues to push professionals into the rental...

'Too early' for renters to think about buying
Despite recent reports pointing to an end to soaring house prices, it is still "way...

Renters wasting valuable space, study finds
Millions of people across the UK are failing to make use of all the space in their homes,...

05 2007
Affordable housing brings squatting to an end
A booming economy and strong supply of affordable rental accommodation means that the...

Manchester renting demand 'outstripping' supply
Demand for rental accommodation in Manchester continues to be strong, partly as a result...

Professional renters increasingly popular with landlords
Landlords are increasingly looking for professional tenants to fill their rental...

04 2007
Celebrities fight for Camden's future
London celebrities have joined the fight to save the famous Camden markets following the...

Social renting sector is "extremely stable" expert states
Changes in legislation mean that landlords may be more willing to rent properties to...

Proximity to friends a top priority for renters
Being close to friends and family is one of the most important factors for people looking...

03 2007
Manchester's gay scene continues to boom
Manchester's booming gay scene, which has seen the city compared with San Francisco, is a...

Record number of tenants want 'good transport links and local amenities'
With demand for rental accommodation reported to be at a five-year high, landlords have...