Why Renting In London Is Hell Right Now
Crash Course With Michael Walker
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How Much Rent Can I Get for That Property?
Helliwell frames rent increases as principally a function of changes to supply and demand with landlords protecting their profits. A different estate agent who, unlike Joshua, wanted to remain anonymous, told me that their industry also bears a considerable amount of blame for pushing up prices. This person told me that estate agents were responding to the competitive market by cold calling landlords and telling them they should be upping rents.
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