Unlike house price expectations, the theoretical link between rent expectations and actual rental growth is weak. Indeed, changes in rental expectations have proven to be a poor leading indicator. Accordingly, we doubt the recent rise in expectations signals a further acceleration in rental growth is on the horizon. Rather, we expect growth will remain close to its current level of 3.6% y/y for the remainder of the year.
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