Eight Key Findings From The English Housing Survey

The English Housing Survey, commissioned by the CLG, has taken place. Here are the key points to consider.

·         There are an estimated 22.8 million households in England.

·         The private rented sector has had the biggest increase.

·         The proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds renting privately has nearly doubled

·         Private renters move around the most

·         Nearly three-quarters of private renters (73pc) ended their last tenancy

·         Most (89pc) homes have at least one working smoke alarm

·         More than a quarter (28pc) of private rented homes failed to meet the Decent Homes Standard

·         A majority (59pc) of private renters expect to buy at some point

Read more on the Daily Telegraph website.