By Giuseppe De Santis
For years, the pro-immigration lobby and Main Stream Media (MSM) have dismissed the correlation between immigration and housing rent hikes. However, the weight of evidence from recent, credible studies is now so substantial that this truth can no longer be ignored. These studies, conducted by reputable sources, reveal that the surge in immigration levels has been a significant driver, accounting for a third of the rent growth in the UK since the onset of COVID-19.
Capital Economics reports that in the two years leading up to June 2023, immigration has led to a staggering increase of 430,000 households desperately seeking private rental homes. This unprecedented surge in demand has consequently driven rents up by a shocking 11%, a figure significantly higher than what would have been the case without this influx, thereby exacerbating the financial strain on individuals and families.
Rents typically rise roughly in line with wages, but since 2021, rent growth has far outpaced salary increases. Now, Britain is grappling with a rental crisis as homes become increasingly unaffordable. This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a reality that many of us are facing. According to property website Zoopla, UK rents rose by 30pc between mid-2021 and the start of 2024. The rent increase nearly doubled the 17% wage increase over the same period.
The figures are in stark contrast to the decade up to mid-2021, when rents climbed by 26% over the ten years, slightly less than the 27% wage increase.
Andrew Wishart, who runs Capital Economics’ housing service, said, “This means rents are 11% higher than would be explained by the usual relationship between pay and rent. The vast majority of that is because of higher net migration.”
This is clearly an unsustainable situation, and it’s disheartening that none of the three main parties are taking action. But we, the concerned citizens, have the power to change this. It’s up to us to put an end to this madness. Supporting the British Democrats is a step towards addressing this pressing issue.
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