Homelessness figures are climbing high in Dumfries and Galloway amid an increase in evictions – and private landlords cashing in on the booming housing market.
The number of homeless applications this summer has jumped by a third compared to last year, primarily due to relationship break-ups.
However, a return to pre-Covid eviction rules and more private landlords selling their houses are also factors in more families being left without a roof over their head.
