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Gelephu’s rent problem: Affordable housing slips out of reach

May 21, 2025 4 mins read
Gelephu’s rent problem: Affordable housing slips out of reach

Gelephu—With rents in Gelephu now at a record high, rising faster than overall inflation, low-income tenants are struggling to keep up and find affordable housing.

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