News – May 2011

Young people 'priced out' 
31 May 2011
Shelter research has revealed an entire generation priced out of a home of their own, forced to rely on others and accept limited chances in life due to the sky high cost of housing.

First time buyers back tougher rules 
25 May 2011
Three quarters (75 per cent) of first time buyers believe banks must lend responsibly despite the fact it will stop some people getting a mortgage, a new survey by Shelter reveals today.

Rise in repossessions 
12 May 2011
Homeowners are suffering the combined pressures of high living costs, frozen wages and VAT rises, Shelter said in response to today’s figures showing repossessions have risen by 15 per cent.

Court judgement welcomed 
10 May 2011
A Court of Appeal judgement calling on councils to take urgent steps to meet their legal obligations to homeless 16 and 17 year olds has been welcomed by Shelter.