Three in four struggle with rent after paying bills each month, survey finds

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The poll further revealed just six per cent are renters by choice compared with 17 per cent last year

More than 70 per cent of people struggle to pay bills each month after forking out the rent, a study found yesterday.

.READ MORE: Cork dad died 'within seconds' of taking amphetamine after family day out at wildlife park, inquest hears The survey, which began in 2017, showed nearly 90 per cent found it “extremely difficult” to find a place to rent while 53% who have a place feel insecure in their accommodation. Threshold chief John-Mark McCafferty said: “The year-on-year results give an indication of the high levels of insecurity experienced by renters.

Steven Matthews TD, who chairs the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, said: “Tenancies need to be secure, affordable and meet proper health and wellbeing standards. The development of the cost rental sector is key in providing security and affordability.

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