Having the security of knowing they have somewhere to call home - which is within their means - is key to Islanders' quality of life. If fewer people can afford to buy their own home, or there is an insufficient supply of social housing, the private rented sector becomes their only viable housing option. If this contributes to an imbalance in the supply and demand for rental accommodation, lower income households will be the worst affected. This can lead to overcrowding, poorer housing choices and growing demand for social housing or income support.