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East Midlands' rents static while West Midlands' rents rise Feb 18, 2014: Whether you are a landlord or tenant in the East or West Midlands, keeping track of rental prices in the local area is key to ensuring you rent a property at the correct price if you are a tenant, and achieve a fair market rent if you are a landlord. Read Kate Faulkner's analysis of rents in the Midlands.

Implications for tenants on the latest rental trends and forecasts Feb 12, 2014: For tenants, a lot of reports have claimed you’ve had a tough ride through the credit crunch. And for those who are receiving benefits or renting social housing, you have had a tough time. With the introduction of the aptly named ‘bedroom tax’ and the ‘well’ documented cuts in benefits, plus rental increases which are inflation +1%, rent rises in the social sector have risen faster than the private sector. So what are the implications for tenants on the latest rental trends and forecasts?

Implications for landlords on the latest rental trends and forecasts Feb 11, 2014: One of the biggest bonuses for buy to let landlords currently, is that the property market to some extent, is absolutely stacked in your favour. As an existing landlord, as long as you have at least a 25% deposit, you can secure interest only mortgages and have access to great mortgages of 2.75%. So, what are the implications for landlords on the latest rental trends and forecasts?

Rental Market Forecasts Feb 10, 2014: Some rents are rising with inflation, while others are static or even falling. Knowing whether 2014 is the year to recoup lost rent is important, especially if you are hoping rental income will help support you in retirement. So what does the future hold for rents in the UK?

Scottish rents rise in the cities, fall in the regions Feb 7, 2014: Overall, rents for property in Scotland, bar regions such as Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow are static to falling and in Wales, the real picture is that rents are static or at most seeing some small rises. Read more to find out what to do if you are a landlord, tenant or letting agent in Scotland or Wales.