£ 3,000 is the reason for the possibility of housing near the nuclear plant

BBC News, Safok

Residents are afraid of being out of the city due to the construction of a nuclear power plant, some family homes have a rent of more than £ 3,000 in a month on rent.
Development of Sizewell C – which is predicting to end by 2031 – a workforce of 7,900 people will be required, with about two -thirds of the area.
Some people in Liston, who are about three miles (5 km) from the power station, have talked about the increase in fares, one of which said “landlords are being redeemed”.
Linda Drus, director and founder of Drus Estate and Lateing Agents, said: “I am now in this field for 21 years and this is the first time we have seen such an important jump, especially in rent prices.”
Leston, located between the more rich coastal cities of Aldeburg and Southwold, was seen as a more economical place to live traditionally.
But a sales negotiator who did not want to name, said that the family houses in the area were now being rated for £ 1,500 per month, now being spent as £ 3,000.
This is a claim that was confirmed by Ms. DOS.
“This is mainly due to Sizewell C contractors and those who want to work on the next year or two, who want to rent,” he said.
“Our customers are unlikely to jump into the desire to get high rent at the core, but we are looking at more people out of the area who are buying the purchase-to-wealth.
“And quite clearly locals who own their owners are happy to sell the highest and best bidder.”

One of the family homes with a fare of £ 3,000 per month – one fee which includes bills and cleaning costs – one is one Three bedroom semi-separate assets in Carr Avenue,
The house, which is allowed by Hamilton Smith Estate agents, has two bathrooms and described it as a fully equipped and “presented beautifully”.

Luke Vale, owner of Hamilton Smith, described the situation in the city as a “housing worry”.
“Although that property is being marketed through us and for a special set of the customer, we are actively trying to take care of our current customers,” he said.
“We take care of hundreds of properties in Liston. I am doing to deal with the tenants who are nervous that their landlords are going to kick them so that they can go below this route to make more money.
“But this is not a factor in the number of landlords that we have who do not want to increase their fare and are really really good.
“The problem see a lot of zamindars to see the signs of the pound and then the flood marks are open and at this time, if I put a house for sale in Liston, then it will be with someone to see nine out of 10 who Want to buy and rent it per room. “

Somewhere else in the city, Another three-bedroom house is being advertised at a cost of £ 3,100 per month Including the bill, while A The two-bedroom apartments are being given at the rate of £ 3,045 One month, including utility bill.
The current cost of renting in the area has raised eyebrows, at least the average fare in Liston is £ 773, National statistics (ONS).
Sizewell C said that 2,400 workers at the new power station will be based on the site, while 500 other people will stay in Pontins PeckfieldNear Lowestoft.
However, the remaining contractors will have to go to local properties.
Sizewell C said that it worked closely with the East Safok Council to ensure that the local area had no negative impact.


It is not just a zamindar that can capitalize to capitalize on the influx of workers going to the region.
Residents of Liston, who have spare rooms or spaces, can apply for a sizewell C housing grant in the East Safolk Council, which ranges from £ 3,000 to £ 7,000, as to provide additional 1,200 bed spaces during the construction of the authority. Looks for.
“(These) provide funds to help the local people to bring back the latent housing or upgrade their additional rooms for additional income, when the cost of life is still for many people A real challenge is, “a shape C said. Spokesperson.
Despite this, suggestions may increase size C prices, which do not sit well with tenants living in the area.
‘money Talks’
Lewis Smith, 54, said that it was “inappropriate”, locals can no longer take the risk of living in Liston “due to size”.
He said: “The fare will go up and up and because everyone is jumping on the bandwagan and the landlords are cashing on it.
“They can simply choose a figure from air and demand what they like because Mr. Blogs can pay there and Mr. Smith cannot do there.
“It’s a matter of shame but is a matter of money.”

According to ONS79.1% of people in Eastern Safok are in paid work or have a job, the average weekly wage is £ 604, which is equivalent to £ 29,596 for someone working 49 weeks a year.
The 58 -year -old Wen Yuan has been in Liston for more than three years and is one of those who are concerned about the increase in fares.
He said: “When we leave, our landlord has told us that it will increase the price significantly because the environment has changed.
“A lot of workers are coming here and the market is going up and getting hot.
“This is not good news for those who need to hire and it is going to be more challenging to live here.”


72 -year -old John Steven said that he moved to a flat in Liston in 2019, but had to leave when his landlord sold the property.
“My fare was £ 625 in a month when I went here, but now the same flat is being rented with bills for at least £ 1,500, and I believe it is due to size, “He said.
“I know about a woman on my own who wants to find somewhere in Leeston, but it is just impossible and the rates are getting correct.
“It is not appropriate on those who live here and if someone wants to come to Liston then it would be impossible to create life here – I cannot bear what they are charging.
“Those who do not work for Sizewell are being kept out of the area. If my landlord decided to sell, I did not find any clue where I will go.”
60 -year -old Steven Grant said: “We need nuclear power, but unfortunately fare is increasing in the field and it is going to be a bad dream.
“You haven’t got a chance anymore, so you can give up and simply deal with it. What are you going to do? It is done.”

Leieston is once known for being a prosperous manufacturing city, and two draws for highly acclaimed long shop museum and Town’s film Theater visitors.
Sizewell C, which is partially funded by EDF, will support up to 70,000 jobs and provide energy for about six million homes for 60 years, it said.
In December, Sizewell C, which holds 85% stake of the government, also launched 35 new apprenticeship – about 100 new early career roles that will eventually be available on the project.
Those behind the site said that they were “working closely with the housing team in the” East Safok Council, to ensure that “there is no negative effect on the private housing sector and in the local area, which also, in which also Is included. 5,508 people who live in Liston,
It consisted of both sides that signed a deed of obligation and a housing work group is being formed, which was designed to oversee the effects of the workforce on the local housing market from now on by the end of the construction period.
A spokesperson of the East Safok Council said: “We believe that it has the ability to affect local residents.
“While we have limited control over individual fare charged by private landlords, we will continue to work with Sizewell C, Suffolk County Council and comprehensive community to reduce effects.”