Rental crisis: Person had to contact 200 landlords before securing accommodation

Just a quarter of people currently renting are doing so by choice while more than 55% are renting because they are unable to buy. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The majority of renters would like to own their own home in five years' time but just 30% expect they will.

New findings from the latest Tenant Sentiment Survey shows a lack of faith in the ability of the current housing system to meet expectations.