Generation rent
'I sofa surfed for four months': How 'out of control' renting crisis is hurting key workers
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'I sofa surfed for four months': How 'out of control' renting crisis is hurting key workers
Key workers were hailed during the pandemic for keeping the country running – but a report from Generation Rent and UNISON found many are now struggling due to the renting crisis
One in four English councils under 'shocking strain' due to temporary accommodation costs
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One in four English councils under 'shocking strain' due to temporary accommodation costs
Gen Z want to buy houses, smoke weed and do crimes, report finds. What does this mean for UK's future?
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Gen Z want to buy houses, smoke weed and do crimes, report finds. What does this mean for UK's future?
Starmer warned over glaring omission in Labour's six general election pledges: 'I'm disappointed'
Starmer warned over glaring omission in Labour's six general election pledges: 'I'm disappointed'
Some renters are put off asking their landlords for repairs out of fear of rent increases
Some renters are put off asking their landlords for repairs out of fear of rent increases
Housing benefit boost for renters will be wiped out by 2025, experts warn
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Housing benefit boost for renters will be wiped out by 2025, experts warn
Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: 'Will we ever see it again?'
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Fury as Tories yet again delay much-needed Renters Reform Bill: 'Will we ever see it again?'
What is sex for rent and why are ministers proposing a new law to tackle it?
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What is sex for rent and why are ministers proposing a new law to tackle it?
Government urged to bring through rent reforms as evictions double
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Government urged to bring through rent reforms as evictions double
What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?
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What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?
Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
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Number of renters facing eviction at ‘highest level ever’
What should you do if you receive an eviction notice?
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What should you do if you receive an eviction notice?
Landlords want to rebrand as 'small housing providers' because they feel 'vilified'
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Landlords want to rebrand as 'small housing providers' because they feel 'vilified'
£10m Tenant Hardship Loan Fund coming this autumn to help Scottish renters
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£10m Tenant Hardship Loan Fund coming this autumn to help Scottish renters
Eviction ban extended until end of August to protect renters hit by Covid-19
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Eviction ban extended until end of August to protect renters hit by Covid-19
Private renters are spending £11bn a year more than they can afford on rent
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Private renters are spending £11bn a year more than they can afford on rent
Private renters who need a social home are skipping meals to get by
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Private renters who need a social home are skipping meals to get by
Sadiq Khan is calling for the power to bring rents down in London
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Sadiq Khan is calling for the power to bring rents down in London
Rightmove is following the crowd in banning ‘No DSS’ adverts
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Rightmove is following the crowd in banning ‘No DSS’ adverts
Government to scrap 'no-fault' evictions to boost private renters
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Government to scrap 'no-fault' evictions to boost private renters
Online property giant Zoopla is removing 'No DSS' from adverts on its sites
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Online property giant Zoopla is removing 'No DSS' from adverts on its sites
MPs are considering scrapping the section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction law
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MPs are considering scrapping the section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction law
Private rented properties should undergo a ‘Property MOT’
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Private rented properties should undergo a ‘Property MOT’
Almost half of tenants face revenge eviction for complaining
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