Research Shows Rental Property Investment Offering Inflation Busting Returns

ESSEX, ENGLAND, June 08, 2013 (Press-News.org) As the cost of living in rented property continues to rise, new research* from landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty (http://www.cover4letproperty.co.uk) has revealed that over a third of all renters (34%) have seen up to a 5% increase in the cost of their rent - more than the current rate of inflation which stood at an average 2.8% last year** .

The study also revealed that:
- just under a fifth of all renters (18%) saw a 6-10% increase in the amount of rent they paid during the last 2 year period;
- 2% saw their rent increase by up to a staggering 20% during the same period;
- over a quarter of the adult population (28%) are living with family or friends - the same amount as people who live in their own or mortgaged property;
- 16% of people who live with family or friends do not pay rent;
- 31% of these are in the 40-49 age bracket;
- 34% have always lived at home, with 4% recently returning home due to divorce or to care for a sick parent.

Richard Burgess, Director at Cover4LetProperty, commented: "As an investment, this research shows that rental property continues to give a good return as rents are increasing. It also shows that rental demand is rising as more people look to rent rather than buy, as it is a lower cost option."

"Conversely for renters, rental increases are outperforming inflation so the cost of living is rising."

*Independent study carried out for Cover4LetProperty May 2013 by Usurv
** http://www.rateinflation.com/inflation-rate/uk-historical-inflation-r ... -year=2013

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