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Now is the perfect time to brush up on your market updates and see what changes autumn has in store. Whether you’re thinking of buying or renting, we’ve broken down both market updates so you can find out everything you need, all in one place.

What’s new in the rental market?

Research by Zoopla has revealed that rental inflation slowed to 5.4% this summer, the lowest rate in almost three years. However, while the imbalance between supply and demand begins to narrow, challenges of high demand combined with a lack of available properties persist. Despite some properties becoming available as renters exit the market to buy their first homes, there are still 24% less homes available to rent in 2024 than in 2019. According to the latest data from ONS, the average monthly private rent price sits at £752 in Wales. Cardiff’s rental prices range from £814 per month for a one bedroom property to £1496 for a property with more than four bedrooms, an increase compared to the previous quarter.