Significant increase in number of middle-age
renters
There has been a 15% rise in the number of people renting a home
aged 35-54 in the last three years as they struggle to get a mortgage, new
research shows.
Increasing house prices have left many middle-age workers unable
to afford a first home, or as ‘accidental renters’ after a relationship
break-up.
The research, commissioned by Intus Lettings, found that the
amount of people aged 45-54 who revealed they are renting due to not being able
to afford a house deposit has grown by a third since 2016, according to the new
data, while just under a fifth of renters over 55 believe they’ll ever be able
to afford to buy a property.
Reasons noted in the survey included general affordability and
problems getting a mortgage due to age.
Hope McKendrick, lettings manager at Intus Lettings, said: “With
the cost of rent rising faster than wages, it’s no surprise that an increasing
number of people find themselves unable to save up for a deposit to buy a home
well into their 40s, 50s and beyond.
“The survey results revealing that a large proportion of older
renters don’t believe they’ll ever be able to buy a home is a particularly
worrying trend, as only around one-in-five middle-aged tenants feel renting
actually suits their lifestyle.”
McKendrick
added: “Given that nearly half of renters aged between 35 and 54 live with their children, the pressures can mean added
stress for parents and families.”
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