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Two-thirds of those living in private rented accommodation are worried about paying rent
A row of To Let estate agent signs placed outside houses in north London

TWO-THIRDS of people living in private rented accommodation are worried about paying their rent, research suggests.

The Big Issue magazine said its study revealed a “troubling picture” of housing vulnerability.

The poll of 2,000 adults showed that one in two felt an increased risk of homelessness compared with last year.

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