Bidding wars could become the norm as demand for private rented accommodation higher than ever

Some prospective tenants are in the uncomfortable position of bidding against each other in person to secure a home.

Bidding wars for rented accommodation could become the norm in the future. The warning comes from letting agents who say demand for private rented accommodation is higher than ever.

That combined with a shortage of properties is leaving some prospective tenants in the uncomfortable position of bidding against each other in person to secure a home. Brandon Cook reports.

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