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Croydon MP calls for halt to agents’ “scandalously high” fees

A scheme to license letting agents and landlords in Croydon to help protect thousands of private tenants could be a key proposal from Labour ahead of the 2014 Town Hall elections. With the national housing crisis reaching acute levels in … Continue reading

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£37,000 a year: the rising costs of renting in Croydon

The high cost of renting accommodation in Croydon is pushing families to crisis point, Shelter, the housing charity, is warning. Renting a two-bedroom home in Croydon is now unaffordable for families earning less than £37,000 according to research conducted on … Continue reading

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