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Newly agreed rents across Britain rise at the fastest pace in nearly two years, Hamptons says

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First reported on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT

Summary

Average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually in September, Hamptons said, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Monday 19 October. According to the index, newly agreed rents are rising at the fastest pace in nearly two years.

Latest: Average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually in September, the fastest pace in nearly two years, Hamptons said, according to the Evening Standard and The Independent.

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  1. Sunday 18 October