Average rents drop for first time since 2019 - what does it mean for buy-to-let landlords?

The rental market is starting to cool, with more supply and less demand, says Rightmove. That’s good news for tenants, but where does it leave landlords?

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The average advertised rent of properties coming to market outside of London has fallen for the first time since 2019, dropping by 0.2% to £1,341 per calendar month.

This is according to Rightmove, which found that supply in the rental market has increased, while demand has dropped, helping push down prices.

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