What is behind the fall in rent arrears?
Across the social housing sector, rent arrears fell significantly between 2025 and 2026. Samir Jeraj explores what is driving this trend, and whether it can be sustained in the long term
According to data published by Housemark, rent arrears across the sector were 14% lower in January 2026 than in January 2025 (picture: Alamy)
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