{"id":7669,"date":"2025-09-22T15:04:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7669"},"modified":"2025-09-22T15:04:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T15:04:17","slug":"landlord-press-review-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-press-review-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord press review: September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-516\" title=\"newspaper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/assets\/img\/blog\/blog_news.png\" alt=\"Landlord press review\" width=\"100%\" height=\"\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"lead\">Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell ; Higher stamp duty rates cause property market slowdown ; Lenders raise rates despite base rate cut ; What is next for UK interest rates? ; Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants ; Rents fell in August as inflation grew ; Renters\u2019 Rights Bill could create 1 million new pet owners&#8230; Happy reading and&#8230; renting!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">The market<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Best overlooked towns for buy to let yields revealed<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords looking for the best opportunities in buy to let investment should consider research revealing the UK\u2019s most promising local authorities for rental returns.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/best-overlooked-towns-for-buy-to-let-yields-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell<\/h5>\n<p>Activity in the housing market has seen continued growth over the last 12 months, according to Zoopla\u2019s latest House Price Index. More sales are being agreed (five per cent), but buyer demand is higher (four per cent) resulting in it remaining a buyers market, although this varies across the country.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/homes-priced-too-high-take-twice-as-long-to-sell-warns-zoopla-as-house-price-growth-stabilises-over-summer-months\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK housing market hits three-year high<\/h5>\n<p>According to data, a total of 623,500 property transactions have taken place across the UK so far in 2025 (January to June), with 383,194 mortgage approvals for house purchases also recorded over the same period.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/uk-housing-market-hits-three-year-high-getagent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>House prices could fall further as property tax rumours spark fear among buyers<\/h5>\n<p>UK house prices fell unexpectedly in August amid growing calls for property taxes to be reformed in the Autumn Budget.<br \/>\nThe average price of a property sold in the month dropped to \u00a3271,079, down from \u00a3272,664 in July.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/house-prices-could-fall-further-as-property-tax-rumours-spark-fear-among-buyers\/ar-AA1LEkMn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Average UK property price jumps to record high<\/h5>\n<p>UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent in August, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, says Halifax.<br \/>\nThe rise is the equivalent of \u00a3932, bringing the average UK property price to \u00a3299,331 &#8211; a new record high, although annual growth has eased slightly to 2.2 per cent.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/national\/average-uk-property-price-jumps-to-record-high-says-halifax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Higher stamp duty rates cause property market slowdown<\/h5>\n<p>Higher stamp duty costs led to a drop-off in activity across the property market earlier this year, according to the latest data.<br \/>\nThe value of mortgages lent fell from \u00a377.6billion between January and March to \u00a358.8billion between April and June&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/higher-stamp-duty-rates-cause-property-market-slowdown-and-budget-rumours-could-stall-progress-further\/ar-AA1MbP4J?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Why the UK remains a safe haven for global investors<\/h5>\n<p>Global investors are constantly seeking stable, long-term investments that will provide them with strong returns for their capital.<br \/>\nThe UK property market is widely considered a safe haven, providing political and economic stability, a respected legal framework and incredible growth opportunities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/selectproperty.com\/insights\/why-the-uk-remains-a-safe-haven-for-global-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>House price growth cools as \u2018pressures from mortgages and rental prices bite\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>Annual growth in house and rental prices has been slowing, according to official figures, as housing market experts warned affordability pressures are biting households.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/house-price-growth-cools-pressures-093906964.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Mortgage<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>New BTL mortgage deals for UK landlords<\/h5>\n<p>Lloyds Bank, Aldermore and ModaMortgages have introduced new deals that cater to a range of property investors, from those managing single dwellings to portfolios with multiple units.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/uk-landlord-mortgage-deals-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Lenders raise rates despite base rate cut<\/h5>\n<p>A number of lenders have started to raise mortgage rates which brokers have claimed reflects the government\u2019s fiscal policy.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/mortgage-rates\/2025\/8\/28\/lenders-raise-rates-despite-base-rate-cut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Why are mortgage rates climbing again?<\/h5>\n<p>The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has inched up from 5.00% to 5.01%. Two- and five-year fixed deals have also crept higher, and several major lenders have raised selected rates by up to 0.20%.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/moneyfacts-why-are-mortgage-rates-climbing-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>What is next for UK interest rates?<\/h5>\n<p>The most recent meeting of the Bank of England\u2019s Monetary Policy Committee showcased the extent of the dilemma faced by the policymakers charged with setting UK interest rates.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/uk-base-rate\/2025\/9\/1\/what-is-next-for-uk-interest-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Jump in mortgage approvals tempered by interest rate fears<\/h5>\n<p>Mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK reached a six-month high in July, according to new figures from the Bank of England.<br \/>\nThe 65,352 approvals recorded mark the highest total since January 2025.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottishfinancialnews.com\/articles\/jump-in-mortgage-approvals-tempered-by-interest-rate-fears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Banks are making it harder for landlords to buy houses<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords are seeing homes they are buying being down-valued by up to 50 per cent, industry experts are warning, amid concerns from lenders that they won\u2019t make enough money from rent to cover their mortgage costs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/homeandproperty\/banks-are-making-it-harder-for-landlords-to-buy-houses\/ar-AA1LMpNZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Bank of England interest rate cut spurs mortgage lending<\/h5>\n<p>UK banks are ramping up their lending to prospective homeowners, as more Britons seize the opportunity to get on the housing ladder, spurred by recent interest rate cuts from the Bank of England (BoE).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/bank-england-interest-rate-cut-mortgage-lending-101710112.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>How bitcoin could be used as collateral for UK mortgages<\/h5>\n<p>Bitcoin has long been seen as a speculative investment, but could it soon play a role in something as traditional as buying a home? In the UK, both investors and homeowners are beginning to ask whether the digital asset could one day be used as collateral for mortgages.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/bitcoin-collateral-mortgages-uk-home-loans-050025768.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say<\/h5>\n<p>UK interest rates are set to be held at 4% until 2026 as lingering concerns about the economy prompt policymakers to act cautiously, economists have said.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/interest-rates-could-remain-4-080052763.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Rent<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Surge in London\u2019s luxury lettings as ultra-wealthy favour renting over buying<\/h5>\n<p>The luxury lettings market in prime central London has more than doubled in size in the first half of 2025, with a 154% year-on-year increase.<br \/>\nBetween January and June, 1,588 rental agreements were secured for properties priced over \u00a31,000 per week \u2013 generating a combined rental income of \u00a382.8 million.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/surge-in-londons-luxury-lettings-as-ultra-wealthy-favour-renting-over-buying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The tax implications of renting out property<\/h5>\n<p>Renting out a property can look straightforward on the surface: find tenants, collect rent, cover expenses. Yet the moment revenue enters the picture, tax rules follow closely behind. Landlords must navigate an intricate web of obligations, from declaring rental income properly to distinguishing between allowable expenses and capital costs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/tax-implications-of-renting-out-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants<\/h5>\n<p>Young tenants are being warned about a sharp rise in rent scams with scammers increasingly targeting them amid a growing housing crisis.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/surge-in-rental-scams-targeting-young-tenants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords now welcome renters giving property a makeover<\/h5>\n<p>Seven in ten landlords now welcome tenants making a property feel like their own, according to a new study. And over a third even get involved in decoration plans, with one in five helping choose tradespeople.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.northantslive.news\/news\/property\/property-rental-decorating-change-tendendo-10469583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rental crisis hits towns harder than cities<\/h5>\n<p>The UK\u2019s private rented sector is under unprecedented strain, with suburban towns bearing the brunt of a growing shortage of homes to rent, data reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/rental-crisis-hits-towns-harder-than-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Record high asking rents recorded in August<\/h5>\n<p>The average rent being advertised across Britain hit a record high of \u00a31,577 per month in August, according to a property website.<br \/>\nAverage advertised rents were 3% higher than a year earlier, with a constrained supply of homes contributing to rising rents.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/record-high-asking-rents-recorded-145221328.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Two-tier rental market warning as Build-to-Rent exempt from rent controls in Scotland<\/h5>\n<p>The Scottish government has been accused of creating a \u201ctwo-tier rental market\u201d after a consultation revealed that Build-to-Rent (BtR) and mid-market rent (MMR) properties could be exempt from rent controls, unlike the private rented sector.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/two-tier-rental-market-warning-as-build-to-rent-exempt-from-rent-controls-in-scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rents rise at slowest rate for four years<\/h5>\n<p>Skyrocketing rents in the UK have given way to a steadier increase as the supply of homes rises and tenant demand falls, according to new figures.<br \/>\nAverage rents are 2.4 per cent higher than a year ago, the lowest annual rate in four years and less than half of that recorded 12 months ago.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/rents-rise-at-slowest-rate-for-four-years-zoopla-warns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rents fell in August as inflation grew<\/h5>\n<p>The cost of rent for new lets saw a 0.4% year-on-year decline in August as the rate of inflation grew for the ninth consecutive month, research reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/rents-fell-in-august-as-inflation-grew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Advice<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Furnished or unfurnished: which is better for landlords?<\/h5>\n<p>Deciding whether to let a property furnished or unfurnished is not as simple as it looks on paper. At first glance, the difference seems obvious \u2013 fill the home with furniture, or leave it bare \u2013 but the reality is layered with financial, legal, and practical considerations.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/furnished-or-unfurnished\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Other<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Can UK Landlords survive the ongoing tax raid?<\/h5>\n<p>UK landlords have been at the receiving end of tax increases since 2021, when full mortgage interest relief was scrapped. This essentially means that landlords are now keeping less of their profits while also grappling with increased costs to maintain and run properties.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/uk-landlords-tax-raid-survival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords face paying National Insurance on rental income<\/h5>\n<p>Millions of landlords could be hit by a plan to impose National Insurance contributions on rental income to generate around \u00a32 billion in additional revenue.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-face-paying-national-insurance-on-rental-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Where landlords struggle with low yields revealed<\/h5>\n<p>Areas where landlords might struggle to refinance due to their properties failing to meet lender interest coverage ratio (ICR) standards and potentially limiting their financial options, have been revealed.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/where-landlords-struggle-with-low-yields-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget<\/h5>\n<p>The last few days have revealed that whispers from Westminster about the introduction of National Insurance on rental income are gaining momentum. If the measure goes ahead, landlords could see an extra 8% shaved off their rents.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-face-new-8-blow-as-selling-rates-rise-before-the-autumn-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Financial strain on landlords could worsen housing crisis claims industry body<\/h5>\n<p>An industry body has warned further financial constraints on landlords could cause \u201chuge irreversible effects\u201d.<br \/>\nSome landlords are serving Section 21 notices to \u201cproblem tenants\u201d ahead of the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill becoming law, as they do not want to take on additional risks.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/financial-strain-on-landlords-could-worsen-housing-crisis-claims-industry-body\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Property income from landlords reaches record levels pre-section 24<\/h5>\n<p>New official statistics from HM Revenue &#038; Customs (HMRC) reveal that property income received by unincorporated landlords has reached its highest level in the past five years. Although this does not take into account the wide differences in what landlords actually earn after Section 24 mortgage interest relief restrictions.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlord-property-income-record-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Renters and landlords \u2018in the dark\u2019 on new law, Labour warned<\/h5>\n<p>The UK\u2019s landlord lobby group has warned that renters and landlords \u2018desperately\u2019 need more clarity on the rollout of the government\u2019s Renters Rights Bill.<br \/>\nThe bill, which was debated in the House of Commons on Monday, is expected to receive Royal Assent in late 2025 and to become law in early 2026.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/renters-and-landlords-in-the-dark-on-new-law-labour-warned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlord repossessions surge ahead of the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill implementation<\/h5>\n<p>Landlord repossessions across England and Wales have rocketed in the past year, ahead of the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill becoming law and scrapping Section 21 \u2018no-fault\u2019 evictions.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlord-repossessions-surge-ahead-of-the-renters-rights-bill-implementation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Renters\u2019 Rights Bill could create 1 million new pet owners<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords are facing the prospect of the Renters\u2019 Right Bill enabling a surge in pet ownership with up to one million PRS households welcoming furry friends.<br \/>\nAn analysis examines how the Bill will reshape living arrangements for private tenants in England.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/renters-rights-bill-could-create-1-million-new-pet-owners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords hit by surge in short-stay renters<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords are grappling with a growing problem as more renters walk away from fixed-term agreements well before their tenancies are due to end.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-hit-by-surge-in-short-stay-renters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. 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