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Rental increases are most tenants' worst nightmare. Image:Thinkstock

Rents going up and up and up everywhere

Rents have risen in every single region of England and Wales for the first time since 2011.

Renting is ever popular. Image:Thinkstock

Rents back on upward trajectory

Rents rose for the first time in four months during March, bringing the downward trend to an abrupt end.

Some 3.2 million homeowners intend to downsize to help fund their retirement. Image:Jupiter

Flatsharing is going grey

More and more retirees are entering the rental market, as traditional assumptions about the housing market are turned on their head.

Many of the landlords who took a chance to invest are now in a good spot. Image:woodley wonderworks

Private landlords leading rental boom

A 'rag-tag army' of private landlords are the main beneficiaries of generation rent, as institutional investment lags behind.

We can't promise that it'll always be this snowy.

Property of the week: Snowy Cemetery Lodge

If our property of the week is still on the market in a few months time then there might be a bit of a clue to any prospective tenants...

The rental sector is changing... which means it's time for a housing debate. Image:Thinkstock

Housing debate - the best bits

It's rare we get to say this, but MPs have had a housing debate in the House of Commons. They've taken an in depth look at the private rented sector - so we've collated the best bits.

Sadly the private rented sector debate wasn't quite this well attended. Image:Parliament

Private rented sector in "crisis" says MP

The shadow housing minister has accused the government of failing to rise to the challenge of fixing the "crisis" in the private rented sector, which he says is "getting worse".

Newcastle. The sky is blue, but not for renters. Image:Wiki Commons

No let up for Northern renters - prices up

The gap between North and South is closing – but only in terms of rent, as prices rise in the North.

Checking the small print of your rental agreement should show if rent rises are allowed. Image:Thinkstock

Quarter of rents to rise above inflation

A third of all UK landlords plan to bump up rent this year and a quarter will push it up above inflation.

Could that spare room be earning you money?

Video: Letting to holidaymakers

Looking for extra cash? How about renting out your property when you go away, or just one room to a lodger?

Comment: What do the 2011 census figures tell us?

An explosion in renting and a big drop in home ownership are the main housing market themes of the 2011 census, according to new data out today.

Cambridge - the second best place to be a renter in the UK.

Renting v Buying - where does it pay to rent?

Renting is more cost effective than buying in just 10 per cent of UK locations, including Swansea, Cambridge and Bournemouth.

Misinformation regarding rental figures is prevalent say the British Property Federation. Image:Thinkstock

Rental figures are "misinformation" say British Property Federation

Misinformation is fueling a "false portrayal" of the private rented sector, claim the British Property Federation (BPF).

The rental burden is still expected to rise in London and Manchester next year. Image:Thinkstock

Landlords to ease rental pressure

Landlords appear to be softening their stance on rent increases, with 61 per cent planning a rent freeze in 2013.

There is new found power in the hands of tenants. Image:Thinkstock

Generation rent - web TV show from 3.30pm

Tenants are becoming increasingly assertive as 'generation rent' begins to dominate the property market.

Tenants expect more rent rises over the next year. Image:Thinkstock

Renters expecting further price rise

Sixty per cent of tenants expect their rent to go up over the next 12 months, with renters in London and the South East forecasting the biggest hike.

Letting agents are being accused of charging unfair fees.

Letting agents "rip off" one in four

One in four people feel they are being "ripped off" by letting agents, the housing and homelessness charity Shelter today revealed.

What does the property industry think of Montague?

Montague Report: Reactions from around the property world

We take a look at what some movers and shakers in the property world are saying about the Montague Report.

Institutional investors could be the answer for the private rented sector. Image:Thinkstock

Call for investment in build to let homes

Montague report recommends new incentives and flexibilities to encourage institutional investors into private renting.

Bath was the most expensive place outside the South East at £963 a month. Image:Thinkstock

Rents rise for third year in a row

Average rent across UK now £706 but central London starting to level off at last, says Endsleigh.

In the long term buying is still the only show in town. Image:Thinkstock

Is renting cheaper than buying?

New research suggests that renting is cheaper than buying - in the short term at least.

The Olympics has had a big impact on east London rents.

Rents rise by up to 40 per cent in east London

Tenants face huge rent rise in boroughs near Olympics as investors cash in, according to new survey.

The cost of renting has risen 4.3 per cent since last year.

Private rents rise as tenant demand grows

Rents up four per cent in last year and set to rise again in next 12 months, says RICS.

Careful what you sign when it comes to leases.

Top ten tips: Leases - key things to look out for

Renting? You'll need a lease. Here are our top ten things to look out for in a lease document.

Private renting continues relentless rise

Home ownership shrinks again as another 262,000 become private renters, says government survey.

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