Fury at Labour's 'nuts' deal to offer landlords double rent to house migrants
Landlords are being offered rents of up to twice the market rate to house asylum seekers, prompting accusations that British families are being pushed aside under Labour. The deals, offered by accommodation provider Clearsprings Ready Homes, include three-year contracts and payments covering bills, council tax and maintenance.
TL;DR
- Landlords are being offered rents up to twice the market rate to house asylum seekers.
- Accommodation provider Clearsprings Ready Homes offers three-year contracts covering bills, council tax, and maintenance.
- A landlord in Southwark was offered £4,500/month for a three-bedroom flat, compared to £1,790/month from Southwark Council.
- Critics, including Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp and Reform UK's Robert Jenrick, have condemned the deals, arguing British families are being neglected.
- Clearsprings has a £7 billion Home Office contract to house asylum seekers in southern England and Wales.
- The company is seeking properties in various locations and requires landlords to meet specific refurbishment standards.
- The Home Office claims contractors, not taxpayers, cover costs exceeding a capped rate and highlights savings from closing hotels.