Private rental accommodation in Northern Ireland has become less affordable since 2020, new analysis from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests.
However, Northern Ireland still remains one of the most affordable UK regions for renters.
The ONS study looks at what proportion of a typical household income is required for the rent on an average property.
In 2020 it was just under 22% but by 2024 it had risen to 25.3%, as rents increased more rapidly than pay in that period.