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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · October 19, 2026

Companies exploiting welfare system by using residents as 'cash cows', BBC finds

THE SHORT VERSION

Property agents are drawing people into taxpayer-funded housing system. The system is designed for people in the uk with additional needs. Many vulnerable people are being used as 'cash cows' to generate income.

Second city housing properties bought and sold the property for a substantial profit. Darren Davey said his company had spent £150,000 on renovation and other costs. Lawyers for Dawson Housing denied the support was poor.

A new board of directors found the company's financial position has been compromised. The "recoverability" was deemed to be "questionable" so the fees were written off. There is no single reason why Birmingham is the centre of this issue.

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