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Story summary
- UK house prices rose to £272,000 in September 2025, with increases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Private rents rose 5.0% to £1,360 per month, signaling worsened tenant affordability.
- The Renters’ Rights Act becomes effective May 2026 and does not include affordability measures, with London rents averaging £2,260.
- Campaigners call for rent controls and policymakers to support sustainable housing growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
