For tenants, a lot of reports have claimed you’ve had a tough ride through the credit crunch. And for those who are receiving benefits or renting social housing, you have had a tough time. With the introduction of the aptly named ‘bedroom tax’ and the ‘well’ documented cuts in benefits, plus rental increases which are inflation +1%, rent rises in the social sector have risen faster than the private sector. So what are the implications for tenants on the latest rental trends and forecasts?
