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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: Rent Increases from Landlords lead to outcry from rental groups
Description: Rob looks into the alarming findings of the English Private Landlord Survey of 2024, revealing that over a third of landlords are raising rents by at least 15% for new tenancies. This surge in rental prices has sparked outrage among renter groups, prompting calls for government intervention to address the escalating costs of housing. The discussion highlights the increasing number of landlords planning to reduce their portfolios, the challenges of energy efficiency in rental properties, and the reluctance of many landlords to accept tenants on housing support. KEY TAKEAWAYS Over a third of landlords are increasing rents by a...