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London rental affordability improves as income grows

The latest Benham and Reeves analysis indicates that although renting in London remains costly, the pressure on tenants is beginning to ease as income levels rise across most of the capital. Our latest studies compare average monthly earnings with average monthly rents to better understand the share of income tenants allocate to housing. Across London, …

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Dec’25 property market update – Stability returns to the UK market

After a relatively slower second half of 2025, confidence in the UK housing market is improving. Earlier uncertainty came from rumours about new property taxes and changes to Stamp Duty thresholds. Buyers took advantage of this time and negotiated well as they waited for clarity. Now that these concerns have been addressed, interest rates are …

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