Shelter: Over Half of Working People Anxious About Housing Costs
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Shelter: Over Half of Working People Anxious About Housing Costs

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 5 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Property118. Read the original article for full details.

Shelter: Over Half of Working People Anxious About Housing Costs

Research by the housing charity Shelter claims that more than half (53%) of working people in England have felt anxious about the cost of housing in the last six months. The charity also states that workers are experiencing sleepless nights due to concerns over housing costs.

The findings were reported by Property118, highlighting the ongoing impact of the housing crisis on working individuals. The report comes as Shelter and HSBC have renewed their partnership for a further period.

For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, these findings underline the increasing pressures faced by tenants in the current market. The reported anxiety among working people may influence tenant behaviour, communication, and demand for rental properties.


Source: Property118
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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