Costs Down, Tenancy Length Up In The Private Rented Sector

The proportion of income spent by private tenants on rents has fallen over the past year, according to new official figures. Updated figures in the English Housing Survey, show that tenants are spending less of their income on housing, with this figure standing at 33%, down from 34% the previous year. The updated English Housing Survey report also reveals that the majority of private tenants (84%) are satisfied with the house they rent. This figure is higher than tenants in the social sector, where 80% are satisfied with the house the rent. Read more on the RLA website.

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