Rents
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London rents soar 20.9% in five years
Rents for private housing in London have risen by more than a fifth since 2010, official figures show. The 20.9% increase is the fastest of any region in England and almost double the national average rise of 12.5%, according to the Office for
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Drive-thrus part of Dunkin' Donuts UK return
After a 20-year gap Dunkin' Donuts is returning to the UK. For some Brits there's confusion about the US brand: is it a Starbucks or McDonalds/Burger King alternative? Or is high street pasty-and-buttie seller Greggs nearer the mark?
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Rising rents 'pushing more in debt'
Rising rents have prompted a record 12,000 tenants who are struggling with arrears to contact a debt advice charity this year. The Money Advice Trust (MAT) said the number of calls it had dealt with about rental arrears between January and
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Rents rise for fifth month in a row
Private rents have soared for the fifth month in a row to reach a new high as pressure on the sector continues to be ramped up, a study has found. Typical monthly rents increased by 2.9% year-on-year to reach £734 in August, surpassing a
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Rents 'to increase by up to 4.5%'
Some private rents are set to soar by up to 4.5% over the coming year, but most may start to level out, a survey of landlords has suggested. Fierce competition from tenants who cannot get on the property ladder and weak lending levels to
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Fierce competition sees rents soar
Rents soared to a new high last month, with "fierce competition" from frustrated would-be home buyers continuing as the market enters its summer peak, a study has said. The typical rent in England and Wales rose by 1% to £725 in July,
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Rents rise for third month in a row
Rents in England and Wales have risen for the third consecutive month as mortgage lenders tighten their borrowing criteria and people struggle to get on the property ladder, a study has shown. The average rent increased by 0.9% month-on-month
