The lettings market we know will be radically altered over the next five years

The lettings market we know will be radically altered over the next five years

8:53 AM, 13th December 2017, About 6 years ago 4

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ARLA Propertymark Predictions for 2018

As we approach the new year, there are a number of hurdles on the horizon but scope to remain hopeful. With further interest rate rises expected, Brexit negotiations to overcome and the cost of living escalating, the property market could see significant changes.

Almost three in five 59% of letting agents think rent prices will rise next year, compared to just 19% who predict they will decrease

62% expect the supply of rental stock to fall in 2018, while 53% think demand will continue to rise

70% of letting agents expect private rented taxes to rise further next year, as agents start altering their business models to survive in the wake of the Government’s ban on tenant fees.

David Cox, Chief Executive, ARLA Propertymark, said:

“2017 was a big year for the lettings industry, and tenants felt the effects of this. Unfortunately, it looks like rising rent costs are going to continue into the New Year as agents need to be moving into a 0% fee business model by October, which will push rents up as the costs are passed through landlords and onto tenants. There is a lot of other regulation making its way through Parliament next year, which will more positively affect the rental market however –  including regulation of the industry, housing courts and longer-term tenancies. While these policies will be developed rather than implemented, they should start to affect the market as agents adapt their businesses in anticipation.

“In terms of the supply of rental properties, which agents largely expect to fall, we need to remember that the minimum energy efficiency standards coming into effect in the New Year could see up to 300,000 properties being taken off the market because they don’t reach the minimum requirements. This will also – in turn – push rent costs up.

“Overall, the industry is going through a seismic change and the lettings market we know today will be radically altered over the next five years. This change will be painful for agents, but we firmly believe that the industry will come out of the other end stronger, more professional and with a robust reputation among consumers.”


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terry sullivan

12:06 PM, 13th December 2017, About 6 years ago

we need no brexit negotiations--we can talk to the 27 countries individually after we leave in march 2019

eu owes uk billions

Binks

13:30 PM, 13th December 2017, About 6 years ago

Puzzled by the "as agents need to be moving into a 0% fee business model by October" comment - as far as was aware, this was still at a draft bill stage. I don't doubt it will be passed to law, but I haven't seen any indications of timing on this. Where does Arla come up with October then? Or have I missed a memo?

Luke P

13:35 PM, 13th December 2017, About 6 years ago

Reply to the comment left by Gabriela S at 13/12/2017 - 13:30
Earliest April 2018, latest April 2019. My guess will be October next year.

H B

13:51 PM, 19th December 2017, About 6 years ago

"we can talk to the 27 countries individually after we leave in march 2019"

You can talk to them all you want - it won't change anything.

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