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Renters Now Hand Over 32.7% of Pay as Average Rent Hits £1,375
Renters gave up 32.7% of income in October as the average new let hit £1,375. Regional data, the 2.5x income rule, section 13 rises and a rent checker.
Market updateAug 2026
UK average house price
£273,037
+0.9% yr
England average
£293,525
+0.4% yr
London average
£554,430
-2.2% yr
First-time buyer (GB)
£230,097
+0.9% yr
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, Aug 2026 data, published 21 October 2026.
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