There has been a dramatic increase in tenants moving property in order to accommodate a pet, and a noticeable decline in renters who are prioritising homes with more outdoor space, the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed.
Its survey of around 1,000 tenants who had moved property between October 2021 and March 2022 found that 30% had done so to accommodate a pet, making it the most common reason for moving.
Last year, only 7% cited pets as the most significant influence over their decision to move, making it the least common factor. Around 18% said that outdoor space was the most important factor in their move last year.
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