"Lucian Cook highlights the impact of mortgage debt, the influence of government policies on housing, and his five-year predictions for the UK's property market"

"Prime rental growth starts to cool as demand eases back and stock slowly increases. But financial pressures, possible regulation and the alignment between tenants' and landlords' expectations will be key over the coming months"

"What impact will the Renters Reform Bill have on the management of residential tenancies?"

"Lucian Cook, head of residential research, shares insight and analysis into the data and trends currently shaping the UK property market in August"

"Prime rents continued to increase over the second quarter of this year despite constraints on tenants' affordability and a slight easing in acute stock shortages. But with challenges facing the rental market, including increased mortgage costs, energy efficiency requirements and the Renters (Reform) Bill, what will be the impact for landlords and tenants?"

"Whilst demand remains strong, tenants' budgets are beginning to come under pressure with rising inflation and the increasing cost of living. As a result, we expect the gap between tenant and landlord expectations to widen in the short term with landlords who choose to price sensibly attracting the most interest"