Proposed Rent Increase April 2025

Keeping rents fair and affordable is a priority for South Lakes Housing. Our rents are significantly below market rates, with social rents at 60–70% and affordable rents at 80% of local market rents.

We propose a 2.7% rent increase for 2025, in line with Government rules. This will be reviewed by our Board in January and is the minimum needed to maintain services, improve homes, and build new affordable housing.

From April 2025, benefits, the National Minimum Wage, and pensions will increase, helping offset this change for many customers.

We remain committed to investing in safe, quality homes for our communities.

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* 1. How affordable do you consider your current rent?

Very affordable

Fairly affordable

Neither affordable nor unaffordable

Fairly unaffordable

Very unaffordable

Very affordable

Fairly affordable

Neither affordable nor unaffordable

Fairly unaffordable

Very unaffordable

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* 2. What do you think of the proposal to increase rent by 2.7% (CPI plus 1%) next year

I think that an increase of 2.7% is reasonable and should be applied next year

I think that an increase of 2.7% is too low and should not be applied next year

I think that an increase of 2.7% is too high and should not be applied next year

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* 3. Are you aware SLH offer advice and support and can signpost customers to help you maximise your income, manage your finances and sustain your tenancy?

Proposed Rent Increase April 2025

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* 1. How affordable do you consider your current rent?

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* 2. What do you think of the proposal to increase rent by 2.7% (CPI plus 1%) next year

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* 3. Are you aware SLH offer advice and support and can signpost customers to help you maximise your income, manage your finances and sustain your tenancy?

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* 4. Is this something you would like us to support you in accessing?

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* 5. Contact Details