Over one-in-three renters spend more than a third of their income on rent

Renters reported a high volume of 'crammer' households, with respondents reporting an average of 3.7 unrelated people sharing their home.

A new survey of renters has identified a high proportion of so-called ‘crammer households’ but found that tenants would be happy to stay renting if long-term, high-quality, affordable accommodation was provided.

And despite a strong desire for homeownership among those surveyed, most renters say a new long-term cost-rental model is an attractive option for them.