John Lewis unveils plans to build 10,000 rental homes

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Department store chain John Lewis has announced plans to move into the residential property market, unveiling plans to build 10,000 new rental homes over the next few years.

The retailer said it wanted to help address the national housing shortage and support local communities, as well as providing it with a stable, long-term income and create news jobs at John Lewis. 

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