Welsh politicians urged to address the widespread problem of unaffordable private sector rents.
Posted 18.03.24
Generation Rent: Further reading
Renting in Wales is unaffordable for a range of key workers, with the median rent in Cardiff worth 48% of a teaching assistant's salary, new research from Generation Rent told the Senedd.
Analysis of 10 key and essential worker roles show that private renting is unaffordable for roles across education, healthcare, social care, construction, retail, and hospitality.
A home is considered affordable if it costs 30% or less of your income.
Generation Rent are calling on the Welsh Government to act and address the lack of affordable homes for private renters.
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