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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vicky Shaw

The UK’s rental hotspots where asking prices have surged in 12 months

Average asking rents outside London stalled in early 2026, marking the first time since 2017 that they have not increased between the end of one year and the start of the next.

According to Rightmove, the average advertised rent for homes outside the capital showed a 0.0 per cent change between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.

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