Q2 2014 Rental Index

July 29, 2014

The private rental sector looks set for continued growth with both private and institutional landlords attracted by improving yields and strong demand. However, landlords are finding that very little market data is available to help make informed investment decisions, or to fully evaluate the performance of their property portfolios.

Accurate valuation and the ability to assess local market conditions are fundamental to our core business of corporate property sales. We use reliable property sales data to ensure we provide our clients with the information they need to make the right decisions. Access to rental market data is something that helps us to provide the best service to our clients in the rental sector.

The Move with Us Rental Index delivers a national and regional indicator of rental market conditions for each quarter.  Our analysis uses data from over 150,000 private and agent listings each week supplied by Home.co.uk. This index analyses Q2, covering April to June 2014. It is accompanied by historical data from June 2013 to provide context. Our sampling methodology was developed with Dr Philippe Bracke, a researcher at the London School of Economics. We believe that this highly developed methodology, combined with a rich data set, ensures the index is a credible, accurate and representative snapshot of the British rental market.

What the Rental Index shows
The data provides figures on both the average advertised rental price and the percentage change in average rent, relative to the July 2011 base date. For each region, our commentary highlights the key features of the data while two graphs are presented to show rental trends in their respective markets.

See the Full Index here: Q2 2014 Rental Index

Alex Evans

You May Also Enjoy

Estate Agent Talk

How Technology is Changing the Prime Property Viewing Experience

The world of luxury real estate has always been about delivering a premium, personal experience. But in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, even the most traditional sectors are being reshaped by technology—and prime property viewings are no exception. From augmented reality to AI-driven virtual tours, the way buyers interact with high-end properties has changed dramatically.…
Read More →
Love or Hate Rightmove
Breaking News

Average two-year fixed mortgage rate for 60% LTV now cheaper than five-year rate

The average two-year fixed mortgage rate for those with a 40% deposit (60% LTV) is now cheaper than the average five-year fixed equivalent, the first time this has happened since the mini-Budget The average two-year fixed, 60% LTV mortgage rate is now 4.18%, while the five-year equivalent is 4.19% The gap between average two-year fixed…
Read More →
Overseas Property

How UK Property Investors Can Manage Exchange Rate Risk When Buying Off-Plan Overseas

Off-plan purchases are especially common in developing overseas property markets with a high proportion of international investors. In these less mature markets, a significant share of stock is sold directly by developers, making off-plan transactions a natural sales model. These opportunities appeal to international buyers because they typically require less upfront cash due to extended…
Read More →
Breaking News

Foxtons Lettings Market Index – March 2025

London rental market gains momentum as new rental listings surge, Foxtons data shows   March saw a 14% increase in new rental listings across London compared to February Applicant registrations rose by 11% month-on-month in March. Year on year, demand was stable, tracking just 2% below March 2024 levels The average rent in March stood…
Read More →
Breaking News

UK’s mid-market firms show improved business growth in March but economic uncertainty continues

Key findings: NatWest’s Mid-market Growth Tracker shows improved business growth in March, led by a strong service sector performance SMEs register a softer decline in output levels during March Market conditions remain challenging and we could see continued challenges in the coming months   Mid-market businesses continued to outperform the wider UK economy in March,…
Read More →
Breaking News

ONS Private rent and house prices UK – April 2025

The Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) measures private rent inflation for new and existing tenancies. The UK House Price Index measures house price inflation. Main Headlines Average UK monthly private rents increased by 7.7%, to £1,332, in the 12 months to March 2025 (provisional estimate); this annual growth rate is down from 8.1% in…
Read More →