Renting
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1 in 5 renters has fallen ill due to poor quality accommodation
Research reveals many tenants are still struggling in substandard properties, to the detriment of their health
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Tenant fee ban is coming on June 1 2019 – but will it reduce costs for renters?
The new ban comes into law this June, along with a six-week cap on deposits; but will renting become any cheaper?
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Thousands of HMO landlords still operate without licences and provide poor living conditions
But Houses in Multiple Occupation could be improved if landlord licence fees were invested back into the housing
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Rising property prices in the North and Wales means more will only ever rent
Traditionally more affordable areas of the country are now seeing comparable house prices to the South East
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'Boomerang kids' who pay parents rent still save up to £9,000 a year
The wealthiest parents expect the most financial contribution, but moving back in with mum and dad will still save up to 90% on living costs
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End to landlords' right to 'no-fault' evictions paves way for greater tenant security
Abolition of Section 21 welcomed by renters and property experts alike
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Public service workers spend up to 80% of income on rent
Income-to-rent ratio varies between regions, with large cities presenting workers in key jobs with the highest financial burden
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Government has no plan for EU renters after Brexit
EU nationals at risk from discrimination from landlords, with government failing to provide clear guidance
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Renting more cost effective long-term than home ownership
While rental costs remain high, the cumulative costs of home maintenance put home owners at a disadvantage
