June saw the cost of rent across England rise for the sixth consecutive month, according to Goodlord’s latest Rental Index. During June, voids also dropped steeply, highlighting rising demand as we enter the busiest season for the lettings calendar. The cost of rent rose in seven of the eight regions monitored by Goodlord during June. The average cost of rent per property in England is now £1,148 per calendar month (pcm). This is up from £1,111pcm in May – a 3.3% increase. The biggest rise in prices was recorded in the South West, where rents rose by a huge 9% during June – rising from £1,092pcm to £1,191pcm.