What are the most popular search terms for renters?

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Quealy & Co, one of the best estate agents in North Kent, have discovered that ‘Bills included’ is the most popular search term for renters seeking to find a new place to call home. Renters are keen to have certainty on their monthly outgoings as the cost-of-living squeeze continues.

While in 6th position in 2021, ‘bills included’ has now overtaken those prioritising pet-friendly properties or those looking for outside space, either a balcony or garden.

A survey of over 12,000 renters by HomeLet and Dataloft found nearly half of renters currently use or are interested in buying a utilities package from their letting agent, a far higher proportion than those using or interested in contents insurance or a tech package.

The Government has confirmed energy prices will be capped for households until April 2023, which could bring inflation back down below the government’s target sooner than expected.

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Free advice for Kent landlords

If you need marketing advice as a landlord in Kent, get in touch with the Lettings and Property Management team at Quealy & Co in Sittingbourne, by giving us a call on 01795 429836 or email hello@quealy.co.uk. We can advise you on how to achieve the best possible price for your rental property, while helping you to maintain compliance and keep your tenants comfortable.

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Source: Dataloft, Rightmove, 2022, based on Keyword Sort, August 2022