3rd August 2026
How long do tenants stay in their rented homes?
New data from the government’s English Housing Survey lifts the lid on how long people stay in their homes. Private renters – 4.7 years; Owners with an outstanding mortgage – 8.9 years Social renters – 12.2 years Owners without w mortgage – 23.7 years. The Nationwide has studied this and chief economist Robert Gardener says: “The...
