Two-Thirds Of Councils Struggling To Find Tenancies For Homeless People

Nearly two-thirds of councils across England are struggling to find tenancies for homeless people. Out of 162 councils, 64% said they are finding it increasingly difficult to house homeless young people and large families, and 85% said they are struggling to help single people aged 25-34 into accommodation. An overwhelming majority of councils said they expect the roll-out of Universal Credit to exacerbate homelessness, mainly because of the potential impact it will have on landlords’ willingness to let to homeless people. Nearly half (49%) said they are finding it very difficult to find private rented accommodation for homeless applicants. Read more on Inside Housing.