Leeds woman Sophia Harris, who was trapped in the cycle of renting, said sky-high fees made it feel "impossible" to save for a house deposit.

She described the challenging obstacles faced by renters, like huge rental costs, expensive deposits for homes, and the hidden costs like lawyer’s fees.

It comes as National World launches 'Project Peter Pan', a campaign highlighting the plight of hard-working young renters across the country who feel unable to buy their own homes as a result of various pressures, including the cost of living crisis.