27/07/2025
UK Renters Facing Steeper Increases Than Homeowners
Since 2022, monthly rents in the UK have soared by £221, pushing the average rent up to £1,283. This surge is outpacing the rise in mortgage costs for homeowners, which have increased by £218 to reach an average of £1,154 per month.
With demand for rentals still high and little new supply coming onto the market—due to low investment from landlords—many renters are feeling the squeeze more than ever.
