Shortage of family housing for rent.
August 16, 2016
A recent news report by Belvoir Lettings posted on their website headlines ‘Stats reveal family housing in short supply’.
According to their Q2 rental index it revealed that almost 75% of the Belvoir Network reported a shortage of family housing for the rental market.
The survey of Belvoir franchise owners showed a lack of 3-bed semis, terrace houses and two-bedroom homes alike is being witnessed across the country. Belvoir’s Managing Director, Dorian Gonsalves confirms “Tenant demand for two to three bedroom semi and detached homes remains very high, but our franchise owners are reporting that this type of accommodation is in short supply,”
To read the news report from Belvoir lettings click here
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