Half of people with housing costs ‘starting 2025 worried about home or finances’
The IndependentSign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just over half of people paying housing costs in England are starting the new year worried about housing or financial pressures, according to research for Shelter. More than half of people with housing costs and experiencing housing pressures reported being kept awake at night over the past year, because of worries including high rents, poor conditions and the risk of eviction. Parents tell us how they are spending sleepless nights anxious about losing their home and having to move away from their work, communities and children’s schools Nadeem Khan, Shelter Shelter’s emergency helpline manager, Nadeem Khan said: “Up and down the country, the housing emergency is raging and as we enter a new year, millions of people are feeling the devastating impact of a lack of genuinely affordable social homes and record high private rents. HSBC UK’s head of vulnerable customer standards, Maxine Pritchard said: “If you’re feeling worried about your finances or housing situation this new year, you’re not alone – and getting advice and support early can make all the difference.” She added: “The important thing is that people feel able to access information and support in a way that works best for them.” The survey, carried out in January, included more than 3,000 people in England with housing costs.