An investigation reveals that private landlords and hotel owners in England are charging local councils significantly more than the market rate for temporary accommodations, revealing the severity of the homelessness crisis. Local authorities are forced to pay 60% above market prices due to a lack of affordable housing options, with over 100,000 households currently in temporary accommodations. Experts criticize the influx of underregulated providers offering poor-quality housing, exacerbating the challenges facing families stuck in overcrowded and unsafe conditions. The situation highlights the urgent need for more social housing solutions.
Private landlords and hotel owners are charging local councils 60% more for temporary accommodations than market rates, highlighting the crisis of homelessness in England.
Experts warn that temporary accommodation in England is often of poor quality, creating a $2 billion industry of underregulated providers taking advantage of desperate families.
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