Tuesday 29 July 2014

Hard Up Renters Turning To Payday Lenders for Deposits

Renters are being priced out of house and home by deposits that have soared by 50% since the financial crisis began, new data have shown. Figures from the government-backed Deposit Protections Service have revealed that the average deposit for a rented property in the North East of England has jumped from £600 to £900 since 2007, while wages have climbed by only 13%. And the steep hike means that 49% of renters in the region are having to borrow money to pay for their deposits, with many turning to payday lenders for the funds.  Read more on 24dash.

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