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UK renters: what issues are you facing?

Around one in seven private renters in England have been hit by a rent hike in recent weeks, according to Shelter
Around one in seven private renters in England have been hit by a rent hike in recent weeks, according to Shelter Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Average private rents in Britain have soared to record highs, with some cities seeing annual increases of more than 20%.

Tenants are also grappling with housing shortages, struggling to pull together large deposits and facing precarious renting situations.

We would like to speak to both private and social tenants in the UK about the issues they are facing currently. Has your housing situation changed? How are you being affected?

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