Rental property has become 'less affordable since 2020'
Original Article Summary
The study looks at what proportion of a typical household income is required for the rent on an average property.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Private rental affordability in Northern Ireland has worsened since 2020 with rent-to-income ratios rising from 22% to 25.3%, though it remains the third most affordable UK region after North East England and East Midlands.
Investor Relevance
Helps investors understand regional rental market positioning and tenant affordability pressures, with Northern Ireland offering better yields than expensive regions like London while maintaining reasonable tenant demand due to relative affordability.
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