Landlords could be among those who benefit from a rumoured extension to the stamp duty holiday until the end of June.
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Private rents in London have fallen by as much as 20% in some parts of the capital, fuelled by fall in international student numbers, short lets flooding the market and an exodus of tenants to the suburbs.
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The housing market has seemingly shrugged off coronavirus woes and bounced back to new heights with the average cost of a house in the UK increasing by a little over £3,000 in August.
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London rents slid by 3% during the first half of 2020, driven by lockdown and a changing UK rental market.
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Renters are in a more vulnerable financial position than homeowners and are more likely to suffer during an economic crisis, new research has found.