October 2023 and the Nottingham lettings market is booming.
According to the BBC, landlords are now seeing at least 25 interested parties looking at every individual property.
Looking back at the rental market in 2019, this was down to an average of just 6 parties looking at the same house or flat.
Rental price rises
This news now comes at the time when the average rental price outside of London has hit £1,278 – a new record. This alone is a 10 per cent increase since July.
Looking specifically at Nottingham, the average rental price for those letting their property is £1502 pcm (Homes.co.uk)
Why are rents rising in Nottingham?
Rents are rising in Nottingham for a number of reasons. The city has an extremely large student population and many students are now returning after COVID.
Many individuals, couples and families are also now turning to the rental market since high mortgage rates have made home ownership a distant prospect.
Earlier this year, Benwell Daykin also reported that renting could soon be cheaper than buying in the Nottingham area.
Housing demand outstripping supply
Another reason for such a large amount of applications for each property is that supply is fairly low.
Many landlords are looking to sell due to mortgage rates, tax changes, EPC changes and more. This means that there is a much smaller range of properties for prospective tenants to choose from.
What does this mean for landlords?
If you’re looking at letting a property to tenants then your void periods are likely to be minimal. This should obviously save you some money, especially for those who still have a buy to let mortgage.
If you were considering selling your property then it may be an idea to wait and let it out instead.
How can tenants successfully rent their dream property?
With demand so high, letting agent Benwell Daykin can offer a few tips on how to successfully rent a property.
- Start looking early to ensure you aren’t left without a home. With 25 parties looking at each rental property, the chances of getting rejected are unfortunately high
- Ensure you have all your paperwork in place, including ID, payslips and references
- Calculate your finances and make sure you aren’t out pricing yourself. Remember to include funds for your deposit, bills, furniture and more
- Set up alerts on Rightmove or Zoopla. This means you will get an email as soon as new lettings properties are listed
Want more lettings information?
Talk to Benwell Daykin who can help both landlords and tenants. Call 0115 990 2007 today. We can even provide free valuations.
We have been successfully matching tenants to rental properties for years and offer free advice over the phone.