Britain’s landlords are choosing to house asylum seekers instead of private renters because it can be more lucrative and easier to manage, The i Paper has been told.

Property owners are becoming increasingly attracted to steady, long-term income from taxpayer-funded deals to house asylum seekers , industry insiders say.

Most of the landlords’ costs and responsibilities are handed over to third-party providers, such as Serco, under the Home Office-backed contracts.

This comes as Labour brings in new laws to give renters greater security while also closing asylum hotels . Property experts have warned that the legislation could backfire by pushing landlords to sell up or look for other revenue options over fears it will make dealing with typical private renters a hassle.

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