Author: Claudia Lee

The ‘exploitative’ practice, which sees prospective renters encouraged to offer more than the advertised price of a property in order to secure a home.

Ceri Austin, 38, was subjected to a campaign of harassment by her ex-partner, including him breaking into her estate and smearing “I will always love you” in his own blood across the walls.

The mural is one part of the wider transformation of Old Kent Road.

The research said the policy not only alleviated financial pressures on households, but also positively influenced the health and wellbeing of children and strengthened school communities.