Renting a home in Greater London is now 85% more expensive than anywhere else in the UK - the largest difference ever recorded, according to research published today. Data from the HomeLet Rental Index shows average rents in the capital have increased by 8.4% over the past year and now stand at £1,260 per month. Across the UK, the average cost of renting a home now stands at £789 per month (£681 if you take London out of the equation) representing a 2% increase on the same peri...