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15 Mar 2013

New survey reveals impact of rising rents on family life

Almost two thirds of renters are struggling or falling behind with their rent, according to a new survey by the housing and homelessness charity Shelter.
31 Jan 2013

Rising rents leave a generation caught in the ‘Rent Trap’, says Shelter

A new report from the housing and homelessness charity Shelter shows rents are rising by an average of almost £300 a year in England.
18 Jan 2013

Housing costs cause stress and depression for millions, says charity

A new YouGov survey from Shelter reveals the emotional strain faced by millions of families as they struggle to meet their housing costs.
5 Jan 2013

Study shows 1.4 million falling behind with rent or mortgage payments

A new YouGov survey for Shelter reveals that 1.4 million people in Britain are falling behind with their rent or mortgage payments.
20 May 2012

'Subsidies’ that aren’t: axing affordable housing

According to news reports, the UK government plans to stop ‘subsidising’ social housing for households in England with an income of more than £60,000, who will be expected to pay the full market rent. Many people will agree: why should taxpayers contribute to the rent of better-off families in such homes? Except that they do not.