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Numbers of homes with 5 or more bed spaces have exploded in recent years in response to demand from local businesses recruiting thousands of new workers. Houses in multiple occupation - or HMO's for short - are proving popular with contractors looking for a bedsit and landlords have spotted a gap in the market for affordable housing. Jennie Dennett finds out what impact they're having on local people.