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The Renters' Rights Bill explained: what does this mean for 11 million private renters?
The Renters’ Rights Bill was recently introduced to parliament. Here is a guide to the Renters' Rights Bill and what it means for private renters.
Updates and impact
Published: 12 September 2024
Author: Lucy Cheetham
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: government must invest in social homes to prevent further tragedy
The bereaved, survivors and residents of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire have finally received the final Phase 2 report of the Public Inquiry. We think the government must invest in social homes to prevent further tragedy.
Updates and impact
Published: 6 September 2024
Author: Sam Bloomer
Domestic abuse and housing series: Rebecca's story
Shelter provides support to survivors of domestic abuse, like Rebecca. With Shelter's support, Rebecca and her family eventually found a stable and secure home.
Updates and impact
Published: 3 September 2024
Author: Isabella Burton
It's time to say 'bye' to Right to Buy
Right to Buy is draining social homes, forcing people into homelessness or insecure private renting. Sign our petition calling for a freeze on Right to Buy.
Research and insights
Published: 22 August 2024
Author: Sam Bloomer
Campaigning for fairer renting: our Shelter partnership, one year on
One year after joining forces with Shelter, Catherine Douglas, Chief People Officer at The Co-operative Bank reflects on the campaigning wins we have achieved together over the last 12 months.
Updates and impact
Published: 15 August 2024
Author: Guest blog
Another shameful record of child homelessness: we must invest in social homes
A record level of child homelessness shows the impact on their mental health and wellbeing living in temporary accommodation. Investing in social homes is key.
Updates and impact
Published: 8 August 2024
Author: Deborah Garvie
A needed win for social rent homes
The planning system is broken. It has been for years. But the new government could make the changes to national and local planning policies needed to deliver the social homes this country is crying out for.
Updates and impact
Published: 29 July 2024
Author: Venus Galarza
Stabilising rents around the world
England can learn a lot from other countries about how to implement rent stabilisation measures, to make private renting more secure and affordable.
Research and insights
Last updated: 7 June 2024
Author: Charlie Berry
Stabilising rents in England: why and how we should limit rent rises
Very often you will hear 'rent controls don’t work' as a throw away comment, often without any evidence. But in many places, regulating rents is totally normal.
Research and insights
Last updated: 6 June 2024
Author: Tarun Bhakta
Government is risking another fatal fire by deregulating HMO accommodation
The government wants to make landlords of accommodation contracted by the Home Office exempt from regulations designed to protect people from fatal fires.
Research and insights
Published: 5 June 2024
Author: Deborah Garvie