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Half of renters paying more than 30% of income on rent

Jun 21, 2023 08:39
By Shannonside News
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Half of renters paying more than 30% of income on rent

A report by Threshold also found just over one third expect to be renting for the next five years.

Under 1 in 5 tenants feel secure in their rental accommodation, according to a new survey.

Housing charity Threshold found just 17 percent of respondents were renting by choice.

Over 3 in 5 wanted to own their own home by 2028, while around a quarter were found to have affordable rent at under 30 percent of their income.

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Threshold CEO John Mark McCafferty says the survey is a concerning insight from tenants:

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