£3,000 rents cause housing fears near nuclear plant

Residents in Leiston, Suffolk are facing housing fears as the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant has caused rents to double to over £3,000 a month for some family homes. The influx of workers required for the project has led to a significant increase in rental prices, with landlords capitalizing on the demand. Local residents are concerned about being priced out of the area, as the average rent in Leiston is significantly lower than the current rates. Some landlords are seeing the opportunity to make more money and are raising rents, causing tension among tenants. The local council is offering grants to residents with spare rooms to accommodate workers, but for many, the impact of the construction on housing affordability remains a major concern.

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