Social Renters Most Affected By Coronavirus

The Resolution Foundation says four in five social housing tenants either work in sectors directly hit by the government-imposed lockdown such as hospitality and retail, are unable to work from home, or must care for school-aged children. Only half of homeowners are in similar situations, it added, with the figure 59% for private renters. Staying home to help slow the spread of the virus will also “be particularly challenging” for the UK’s 1.8 million families living in overcrowded conditions – with 13% of social rented households affected compared to 10% of private renters and just 2% of owner-occupiers. Read more on the Resolution Foundation website.

https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/housing-outlook-q2-2020/