According to The Property Academy Renter Survey, over a third of renters rent because they don’t have the deposit to buy a home.
However, not everyone wants to buy. A substantial 27% of renters were renting out of choice over necessity, with 37% of renters planning to continue renting for 2 years or more.
Perks of renting include flexibility (6%), the ability to have a higher standard of living and access to amenities (2%), and to work remotely (2%).
In the over 65s age group, home maintenance being taken care of is a big draw, with 6% citing this as their main reason for renting.
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