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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Vicky Shaw

UK rent crisis deepens as soaring mortgage rates trap aspiring homeowners

Elevated mortgage rates are placing renewed strain on the UK rental sector, with annual price growth expected to reach 4 per cent to 5 per cent by the end of the year, according to Zoopla.

The property website noted that demand for rented accommodation has climbed in recent months, as higher borrowing costs force aspiring homeowners to stay in the rental market for longer periods.

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