It is incredibly unsettling to witness how people are being priced out of the rental market by private landlords who exploit the system, charging exorbitant rates they believe they can get away with. Even in northern cities, the average cost for a standard three-bedroom semi-detached house stands at about £1,000 per month, a sum equivalent to half of most people's (assuming government national living wage is earned and working full time 37 hours) earnings. A home should be a fundamental right, not a luxury that is becoming increasingly unattainable due to ruthless profit-seeking. We call upon the government to introduce legislation to regulate property rental costs, aligning them with property bands which will render the cost of living more affordable and reasonable for fellow citizens.

National data show that private rental prices have grown by 1.4% in the last 12 months (source: Office of National Statistics, UK, 2020 Report) and are expected to continue this trend if regulations are not put into place. The appeal to align prices with property bands creates a structure and fairness that can offer affordability, security, and reliability to thousands of people who otherwise find themselves struggling with deep financial burden month after month.

Let's turn this into a campaign for rental fairness and economic justice. We need your help to send a clear message to policymakers: It's time to make rental costs fair and sustainable. Please sign this petition to show your support.