POST Covid-19 pandemic changes in the housing market have led to a crisis within the rental sector and Islanders have told the Isle of Wight County Press the situation is 'desperate'. A combination of rising house prices, demand for second homes here, and landlords selling up while the market is buoyant, means it is increasingly difficult for Island families to buy or rent. Lettings agents are reporting that any property that comes on to the rental market is a rare commodity and will garner 30 applicants within the hour. Tenants are fearful of not finding accommodation when their notice period is up, and others are not upsizing as their family grows, because they are too worried at giving up their existing home and not finding another.