1957 Rent Book for Princel Cottages

The Rent Book for Princel Cottages from 1957.

This is an interesting document to observe how rents and costs have changed. The cottages were purchased 11 December 1956. The rent per cottage in 1957 was 27p (5/4d) per week, this had risen to a staggering 55p (11s) by 1987.  The four cottages insured for £2,000 1956, new roofs on four cottages 1961 (£593), new roof to wash house 1964 (£66.18s).  With effect from 1973 rent was reduced but tenants now pay previously included rates and water rates! All cottages rewired 1979 (total cost £800).  Exterior repointing, plastering and decoration 1984 (Total £1869).  NB. Mrs Bullett was resident in no.3 in 1957 and still there in 1987 when rent book records finish!

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Rent Book Title Page

1957

1964

1967

1968

1979

1984

1987

Page updated - 27/09/2024 

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