gaz90 what is a reasonable price? I would say the market price is the baseline.
Therefore you need to pay people enough to get into accomodation at whatever the market price is.
Simply put - it is entirely within their control. Housing allowances should have increased to reflect rental increases just the same as salaries should increase to reflect inflationary pressures.
It is entirely within the company's control. And they are making billions. I too could make billions if I could pay way under market prices for everything.
Give me property, shares, gold or labour at well below market price and we'll get rich together.
Why defend those who are exploiting you?