Rents may be soaring, but can landlords afford to take the mickey
Over the last few years the UK has seen financial disarray not seen since World War II. It has caused the housing market to grind to a halt, with the inability of first-time buyers being unable to obtain a mortgage, even though house prices have fallen.
Potential buyers are now being asked to save a minimum of 20% for a deposit, which is proving almost impossible for most, without the aid of the bank of mum and dad.
