Landlord Rent Arrears Rising

Rent Arrears RisingArticle Source: Property Reporter

Author: Warren Lewis

Landlord Rent Arrears On The Increase In Early 2016

Paying the rent on time became marginally more difficult for tenants in the private rented sector in February. On average late rent now stands at 8.8% of all rent due, compared to 8.2% in January 2016.

Tenant finances have also worsened compared to the same point a year ago. The latest arrears rate of 8.8% compares with 7.6% rent arrears previously in February 2015.

On a longer-term basis levels of late rent remain more encouraging. This February compares to the all-time high of 14.6% of all rent payable in arrears – seen in February 2010.

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