Thousands await Sutton council homes as stock shrinks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 15:07 · Archive

Thousands of people are waiting for Sutton council homes while only hundreds become available annually.

Thousands of people in Sutton are waiting for council homes whilst only hundreds of properties become available annually. The shortage is being driven by Right to Buy sales, which are shrinking the social housing stock and leaving families in overcrowded conditions.

How it is being reported

• Thousands wait for Sutton council homes as only hundreds become available each yearCroydon Guardian · 5 Oct, 14:37
• Thousands wait for Sutton council homes as only hundreds become available each yearThis Is Local London · 5 Oct, 14:37

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