The Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) increased gradually since 2015 and reached a value of ***** in ************. That indicates a rental increase of ** percent since ************, the baseline year when the index was set to 100. The rental rates for mainstream properties are forecast to continue to grow over the next five years.

In the five-year period between 2025 and 2029, the prime residential rent for existing properties in Greater London is expected to increase by 17.1 percent. The highest percentage change is expected to occur in 2025 and 2029, when rents are to rise by 3.5 percent. In the UK, rental growth has accelerated notably since 2021, with March 2024 experiencing a decade-high annual percentage growth. The trend reflects the complex interplay between housing affordability, mortgage rates, and supply of rental homes as the UK housing market navigates a period of transition.

Rents in England's capital, London, declined by *** percent annually as of January 2025. Nevertheless, many boroughs recorded growing rental prices, with Bromley and Croydon observing double-digit growth. Across the region, Croydon, Barking, Dagenham, and Havering ranked as some of the most affordable areas to rent. As shown by the Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, rents in the UK have soared since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prime property rental real estate market in Outer London is expected to see an overall increase in rental rates during the ********* period between 2025 and 2029. Over the ********* period, the cumulative prime rental growth is forecast at **** percent. Nationwide, residential rents have soared since 2021, with the annual rental growth peaking at over **** percent in **********.

Between 2008 and 2024, the average weekly rent for private renters in England has shown a significant increase. In the 2009, the average rent was 153 British pounds, and by 2024, it had risen to 237 British pounds. Excluding London, the average rent started at 130 British pounds in 2009 and reached 191 British pounds in 2024, demonstrating a similar upward trend but at a lower rate compared to the overall average in England. Rental households in England Renting is common in England. Nearly one in five households occupied a dwelling that was privately rented in 2024. While the majority of households in the country live in an owner-occupied home, this percentage has declined since the early 2000s. Meanwhile, the share of households occupying a private rental has doubled over the past decade. This shows a growing rental sector and a shift in tenure trends in the country. Buying vs renting costs For a long time, the average monthly costs of buying a home were lower than renting. In 2021, housing costs started to increase steeply, closely followed by rental costs. This resulted in the gap nearly closing in 2023. This trend can also be observed through the house price to rent ratio - an index that follows the development of house prices relative to rents, with 2015 as a baseline year. Between 2015 and 2022, the ratio grew steadily, indicating that property prices rise faster than rents. However, with rental growth accelerating and catching up with property prices in 2022, the index declined notably.

Median monthly rental prices for the private rental market in England by bedroom category, region and administrative area, calculated using data from the Valuation Office Agency and Office for National Statistics.

The Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) has shown significant growth, reaching a value of 117.9 in January 2025. This marks an increase of approximately 17.9 percent since January 2023, reflecting a robust upward trend in rental prices. Notably, the index saw a steady rise throughout 2024, with an annual percentage change peaking at 9.2 percent in March 2024. Mainstream properties are forecast to see rents further increase until 2028.

The average agreed rent for new tenancies in the UK ranged from *** British pounds to ***** British pounds, depending on the region. On average, renters outside of London paid ***** British pounds, whereas in London, this figure amounted to ***** British pounds. Rents have been on the rise for many years, but the period after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend. Since 2015, the average rent in the UK increased by about ** percent, with about half of that gain achieved in the period after the pandemic. Why have UK rents increased so much? One of the main reasons driving up rental prices is the declining affordability of homeownership. Historically, house prices grew faster than rents, making renting more financially feasible than buying. In 2022, when the house price to rent ratio index peaked, house prices had outgrown rents by nearly ** percent since 2015. As house prices peaked in 2022, home buying slowed, exacerbating demand for rental properties and leading to soaring rental prices. How expensive is too expensive? Although there is no official requirement about the proportion of income spent on rent for it to be considered affordable, a popular rule is that rent should not exceed more than ** percent of income. In 2024, most renters in the UK exceeded that threshold, with the southern regions significantly more likely to spend upward of ** percent of their income on rent. Rental affordability has sparked a move away from the capital to other regions in the UK, such as the South East (Brighton and Southampton), the West Midlands (Birmingham) and the North West (Liverpool, Manchester, Blackpool and Preston).

Number of affordable housing starts (seasonally adjusted)

How the figure is calculated:

Total reported numbers of starts under the relevant programmes within the reporting period. Because delivery is seasonal and reflects funding profiles, with more starts and completions being reported in the second six months than are reported in the first six months, the current figures are compared back to the equivalent period of the year before rather than the preceding six months.

Why is this indicator in the business plan?

These are the most timely indicators on affordable housing delivery. Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a key part of DCLG policy.

How often is it updated?

Bi-annually, approximately June and November.

Where does the data come from?

Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) - Investment Management System and other programme information. Published figures are at http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/housing-statistics.

Greater London Authority (GLA) - Investment Management System and other programme information. Published figures are at http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/housing-land/increasing-housing-supply/gla-affordable-housing-statistics.

What area does the headline figure cover?

England

Are further breakdowns of the data available?

Yes, can be split by type (social rent, affordable rent, intermediate rent, Low Cost Home Ownership) and by local authority area.

What does a change in this indicator show?

An increase in this indicator is good and shows more new affordable houses are being started through the HCA and GLA.

Time Lag

Published within two months of the end of the reporting period.

Next available update

June 2015.

Type of Data

Official Statistics.

Robustness and data limitations

• Does not include all affordable housing starts and completions because some will be delivered outside the HCA and GLA roles.
• Delivery is seasonal and reflects funding profiles. Delivery tends to be lower in the first six months than the last six months of the year and therefore comparisons with the previous six-monthly period are not usually appropriate.
• A small number of the affordable housing starts reported by the HCA over this period are actually located in London (the Get Britain Building programme in London is administered by the HCA on behalf of the GLA).

With effect from 1 April 2014, affordable housing starts on site include the starts on site for new build homes purchased at completion. These have not been reported historically

Links to Further Information

http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/housing-statistics

http://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/housing-land/increasing-housing-supply/gla-affordable-housing-statistics

Contact Details

CorporatePerformance@communities.gsi.gov.uk

The prime property rental real estate market in Central London is expected to see an overall increase in rental rates during the five-year period between 2025 and 2029, according to the latest forecast. Over the five-year period, the cumulative prime rental growth is forecast at **** percent. Rent increase in Outer London is expected to follow the same trend.

The industrial real estate sector and West End offices are forecasted to see the highest annualized rental growth in the UK between 2025 and 2029, followed by city offices. According to the forecast, industrial real estate and West End office space rents are expected to grow by *** percent per year in this period, while city office space rents are expected to increase by *** percent. When it comes to total commercial real estate returns in the UK, the industrial and shopping center sectors are forecast to outperform all other property types.

The UK office real estate market, valued at approximately £X million in 2025 (estimated based on provided CAGR and market size), is experiencing robust growth, projected to maintain a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 6% through 2033. Key drivers include a recovering economy, increasing demand from technology and financial sectors, and ongoing investment in infrastructure projects across major cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester. The rise of flexible workspaces and a focus on sustainable building practices are significant trends shaping the market. However, challenges remain, such as Brexit's lingering effects on international investment and the potential for increased vacancy rates in certain submarkets due to shifting workplace strategies. The sector is highly competitive, with major players like JLL, Knight Frank, CBRE, and others vying for market share. London continues to dominate, but other major cities are witnessing increased activity, fueled by regional economic growth and government initiatives to decentralize business activity. The long-term outlook remains positive, with continued growth anticipated, although the pace might fluctuate depending on macroeconomic conditions and evolving tenant demands. This dynamic market is segmented geographically, with London, Birmingham, and Manchester representing significant hubs. The concentration of businesses in these cities, combined with their robust infrastructure and accessibility, contributes to their strong performance. While the "Other Cities" segment exhibits considerable growth potential, its overall contribution currently remains smaller than the major metropolitan areas. The competitive landscape is defined by large multinational firms and regional players who engage in both development and brokerage activities, reflecting the market’s complexities and opportunities. This competitive intensity drives innovation and necessitates continuous adaptation to shifts in demand and technology. The ongoing evolution of workspace design, encompassing sustainable practices and flexible arrangements, further shapes the market's trajectory. Recent developments include: April 2022: Taking the opportunity to rethink its workplace approach throughout the pandemic, Avison Young used its London Gresham Street office to create two pilot spaces-one transformed and one legacy floor that remained unaltered-to compare the effect of different layouts and amenities. While employees in Avison Young's London office were already working in an agile way before the disruption of COVID-19, the newly configured floor underwent a transformation to an activity-based model., January 2022: IWG, the world's leading provider of workspace, is introducing electric vehicle (EV) chargers across a number of its locations in the United Kingdom to help the nation's hybrid workforce operate more sustainably. IWG is installing EV charging points at a number of its office locations in the United Kingdom to support members' sustainable choices.. Notable trends are: Declining Vacancy Rates and Increasing Rents of Office Spaces in London.

The UK Office Real Estate Industry is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach a market size of approximately $150,000 million by 2025, with a compelling Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 6.00% through 2033. This upward trajectory is primarily propelled by significant drivers such as the increasing demand for flexible and modern workspaces, a resurgence in office-based work in key cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester, and substantial investment from major players like Kajima Estates, JLL United Kingdom, and Knight Frank. The persistent need for high-quality, sustainable, and amenity-rich office environments is a cornerstone of this expansion, catering to evolving tenant preferences and corporate strategies focused on employee well-being and productivity. Furthermore, government initiatives aimed at urban regeneration and the development of business hubs are also contributing to the positive outlook. Despite the overall positive sentiment, certain restraints are influencing the market dynamics. These include the ongoing impact of remote and hybrid working models on traditional office space utilization, the increasing operational costs associated with maintaining older office buildings, and the regulatory complexities surrounding new developments and renovations. However, these challenges are increasingly being addressed by innovative solutions and a focus on adaptive reuse and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance. The market segmentation, with a particular focus on key cities, highlights concentrated areas of demand and investment. The strong presence of established companies and new entrants alike underscores a dynamic and competitive landscape, poised for continued evolution and value creation within the UK office real estate sector. Key drivers for this market are: 4., Increase in Number of Startups4.; The Development of Sustainable Co-working Spaces. Potential restraints include: 4., A Rise in Remote Work4.; Traditional Work Culture in India, Which May Not Align Well With the Open and Collaborative Environment of Co-working Spaces. Notable trends are: Declining Vacancy Rates and Increasing Rents of Office Spaces in London.

Rental prices in both Greater London and Central London were expected to continue to rise in the period until 2029. Nevertheless, growth will be slower compared to the five-year period up to December 2024. Prime rents in Outer London grew by **** percent in that period and were expected to rise by **** percent until 2029. In Central London, prime residential rents rose by **** percent and were expected to further grow by **** percent. Meanwhile, mainstream residential property prices in the UK are forecast to rise even faster, indicating a strong demand for residential housing.

This has been derived based on net additional homes provided and the number of affordable homes delivered. This expresses a simple count of affordable housing units provided - newly built, including gains from conversions such as subdivision, and acquisitions, as a percentage of the net increase in overall dwelling stock over one year, calculated as the sum of new build completions, minus demolitions, plus any gains or losses through change of use and conversions.

Net additions does not include new delivery and acquisitions to the existing stock. Affordable housing is the sum of social rent, affordable rent, intermediate rent (including London Living Rent), affordable home ownership, shared ownership, London affordable rent and First Homes.

This should be considered alongside the actual numbers reported for affordable dwellings and overall new dwellings, however as these are given as absolute values for each area care should be taken when drawing any comparisons with other areas. Some percentages therefore may be over 100%.

New build figures are from the annual 'housing supply; net additional dwellings' statistical release may not correspond to new build data from the quarterly 'Housing supply: indicators of supply' building control reported completions statistical release. New build data collected for 'net additions dwellings' is more comprehensive, as this collection is over a longer time period, is based on all available evidence (e.g., site visits, council tax records, planning databases, building control records and any other sources), and may pick up some elements missing from the quarterly P2 and AIR collections (which are based on building control reported completions only).

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The majority of private landlords in England raised the rent on the most recent letting or extension in line with market rents in the area. This reason was chosen by ** percent of the respondents. Additionally, ** percent were advised by their agent. Additional costs incurred by landlords, such as mortgage costs, renovation, and tax changes, also played a significant role. In the UK, rental growth started to accelerate in 2021, with the year-on-year increase in the Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) peaking at *** percent in March 2024.

The size of the UK Office Real Estate Industry market was valued at USD XX Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2033, with an expected CAGR of 6.00">> 6.00% during the forecast period. Key drivers for this market are: 4., Increase in Number of Startups4.; The Development of Sustainable Co-working Spaces. Potential restraints include: 4., A Rise in Remote Work4.; Traditional Work Culture in India, Which May Not Align Well With the Open and Collaborative Environment of Co-working Spaces. Notable trends are: Declining Vacancy Rates and Increasing Rents of Office Spaces in London.

The packages offered by serviced office providers vary from renting private offices, co-working spaces, virtual offices and meeting room facilities, including daily access, monthly memberships and yearly desk area rental. The main appeal of service offices is the cancellation flexibility and relatively low monthly prices, which are incredibly convenient for fast-growing companies. Large companies IWG and WeWork have a strong foothold in the industry, as they’ve previously been able to afford to lease prime Central London locations, capitalising on an increasing number of tech start-ups. Over the five years through 2024-25, revenue is forecast to inch upwards at a compound annual rate of 0.4% to £2.9 billion. Before the pandemic, the expansion of tech start-ups and consultancies fuelled growth; flexible workspace providers were quickly expanding – perhaps too quickly. Then, the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting lockdown and stay-at-home measures slashed new memberships and occupancy levels, draining the cashflow and profitability of flexible workspace providers. Ever since, though, the homely environments offered by serviced office providers have become very attractive to businesses that use hybrid working models, with revenue forecast to climb by 6.7% over 2024-25. The growing tendency of large service-based technology companies to offload underutilised expensive offices in favour of serviced offices with low overhead costs is supporting demand. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is slated to expand at a compound annual rate of 2.3% to £3.2 billion. The thriving UK tech start-up scene, powered by innovation and investment in AI, will propel growth, with more and more tech businesses engaging in hybrid working. According to a WeWork survey in September 2024, 59% of companies planning to increase their workspace in the next two years will choose flexible over traditional offices, boosting demand for industry services moving forward. The growing need for home-like, collaborative spaces will lead to an influx of new boutique serviced office providers, attracting new members with out-of-the-box digital marketing campaigns. Similarly, an increasing number of start-ups in tech hubs outside London, in areas like Birmingham and Manchester, will result in more serviced office spaces opening up outside of the capital in the coming years.