A recent YouGov poll has found that the public support students not to pay rent if they do not use their private or college accommodation due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Many students have been told to stay at parental homes if possible, during the latest lockdown. Many were already staying at family homes over the Christmas break and have not returned to their student accommodation.
The YouGov poll found 54% support students not having to pay their rent if they are unable to use their properties, from private HMOs to purpose-built student accommodation.
Another 30% believe students should receive a discount and 5% said students should have to pay the rent in full.
In the UK there are an estimated 1.8m students who rent accommodation.
At the time of writing, there is no planned government support to make this a feasible policy for private landlords and college/university accommodation.
Landlords of large properties and HMO’s would be particularly affected, and it could have far-reaching consequences.
We’ll keep an eye on this story as it develops.
If you have a large property or HMO you currently let or just planned to let, but with all the uncertainty in the market you are considering your options, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We specialise in these types of properties and can help you to evaluate your options.
Call 0161 850 5588 or email info@armisteadproperty.co.uk
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Peter Armistead
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