A review to enhance the private rented sector in Northern Ireland is to be carried out.

The review will examine the effectiveness of current regulation and what improvements can be made to help make the private rented sector a more attractive and viable housing option.

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Social Development Minister Mervyn Storey said: "My Department's Housing Strategy, Facing the Future, sets out a clear vision for housing in Northern Ireland with a focus on ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access good quality housing at a reasonable cost.

"The private rented sector is helping to meet housing need and provides an important housing option for those who either by choice, or necessity, cannot access either home ownership or social housing in their preferred area."

(CD/JP)