The UK has a population of 60million with high population density; in fact the highest density in Europe after the Netherlands and population growth is estimated to increase by 300,000 per annum.

The economy is becoming more diversified than ever, with less reliance on manufacturing and a greater proportion of GDP being delivered by the services sector and high value added business. The number of people in employment is at an historic high with unemployment levels only accounting for 2.7% of the working population.

Increasingly, people are staying in education longer and the structure of employment is changing with greater job mobility. Outsourcing, short-term contracts and significant inward investment in city centres from service providers, all results in a greater demand for rental accommodation.

Household numbers are predicted to increase by 5million from the current 25.7million to 30.7million in 2025 and household fragmentation is continuing to increase with single person homes expected to double from 5million to 10million over the next 15 years.

Average housing supply in the UK over the past 3 years is the lowest in the period since the 2nd World War, only averaging 150,000 new homes per annum whilst the Treasury Commission ‘Barker’ report has established that the UK needs 300,000 new homes per annum to satisfy demand.

Currently, the total rental market in the UK accounts for approximately 10% of the housing stock, in contrast to the European average of approximately 30% indicating that there is not an over supply of properties to rent which in turn, is good news for investors.

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