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Affordable rent victory for New Era tenants

HOUSING campaigners celebrated after beating an attempt by property speculators to triple their rents yesterday as their estate is to be bought by an affordable housing provider.

Residents of the New Era estate in east London scored the massive victory after US investors Westbrook sold their share to Dolphin Square Foundation.

Speaking on behalf of the New Era 4 All campaign, local Lindsey Garrett said: “We are delighted with the result.

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