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Likely rent rises are 'ticking time bomb'

Social housing rents could rise by up to 10% next April as tenants face a battle to survive the cost of living crisis.

By Mark Conrad, Heather Jameson | 17 May 2022

Social housing rents could rise by up to 10% next April as tenants face a battle to survive the cost of living crisis.

Under the current rules for housing providers, rent rises in April 2023 can be increased by up to the consumer price index (CPI) plus 1%.

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