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Number of over 65's renting could increase 100% by 2048

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The retirement commission estimates by 2048, the number of over 65's renting could increase 100%; to more than 600,000 pensioners. However, new Commission research, based on interviews with more than 700 landlords, shows the private market wont be able to keep up with demand - particularly for accessible rentals, Te Ara Ahunga Ora, Retirement Commission policy specialist Dr Jordon King speaks to Lisa Owen.