News – August 2009
Big thank you to DTZ 
18 August 2009
Since Shelter became DTZ’s corporate charity partner in September 2008, the company's employees have raised an amazing £50,000 towards our work with people in housing need.
In bed with Mr & Mrs Smith
24 August 2009
V V Brown, Jo Wood, Dylan Jones and Russ (Cuban Brothers) are among those revealing their most seductive tunes on a new album from boutique travel experts, Mr & Mrs Smith, which will raise funds for our work with homeless and badly housed people.
Call for more housebuilding
20 August 2009
Shelter has renewed its call for more new homes, as figures released today show that the number of new house builds started in England in the last quarter was nine percent lower than the same period in 2008.
Second wave of repossessions ahead
14 August 2009
Shelter today warned again of an imminent second wave of arrears and repossessions and called on lenders to do everything they can to keep customers in their homes.
Bring private renting ‘up to scratch’
10 August 2009
Shelter is calling on the Government to introduce stronger regulation of the private rented sector as latest figures show an extra 300,000 households are renting property.
Calling all budding artists!
05 August 2009
Shelter has launched a competition offering budding artists and designers the chance to display their work alongside the biggest names in British art, including Damien Hirst, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood.
3 tips for sale and rent back customers
04 August 2009
Shelter is calling on struggling homeowners considering using a private 'sale and rent back' company to make sure it is regulated first, and has released three top tips for potential customers.
