Political

Leading renting and housing organisations have united in a call for stronger renters’ rights policies from political party leaders. A letter, signed by 27 groups including Shelter, Generation Rent, the Chartered Institute for Housing, and the tenant’s union ACORN,...

On June 12, 2024, the Green Party launched its election manifesto in Brighton, outlining significant housing and taxation reforms aimed at appealing to renters and younger voters. Co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay presented the manifesto, emphasizing the...

The Big Issue is reporting that the debate over ending Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy scheme has resurfaced, with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham among the prominent voices calling for its suspension. Burnham's proposal aims to protect new social housing from...

The Conservative manifesto for the 2024 election, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, emphasizes home ownership with a pledge to deliver 1.6 million homes over the next Parliament. This promise follows Sunak's claim that the government has already "delivered 1 million...

The Conservative manifesto for the 2024 election includes several key policies aimed at addressing housing, taxation, crime, defence, education, climate change, welfare, social housing, healthcare, social care, and migration. Here’s a breakdown of the main points:...

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey unveiled the party’s 116-page manifesto on June 10, with significant pledges focused on housing, renters' rights, and planning powers for local authorities. Housing Commitments Annual Housing Targets: Build 380,000 homes per year...

Shelter Urges Political Parties to Commit to Building More Affordable Social Homes A recent report from Shelter reveals that social housing tenants enjoy rents that are significantly lower—by 60% on average—compared to those in the private rented sector (PRS). This...

Angela Rayner Promises Immediate End to Section 21 Evictions and Major Increase in Social Housing Construction Angela Rayner has pledged that a Labour government will take swift action to end Section 21 no-fault evictions, aiming to rectify the housing crisis...

As the general election on 4th July approaches, a significant portion of landlords remain undecided about their vote, with over 40% still uncertain about which party to support. A recent poll by specialist lender Landbay, surveying 1,500 landlords, highlights the...

Tessa Shepperson has published a blog suggesting the English Government get rid of the Right to Rent checks on new occupants. The blog can be seen here, and says that the 'Right to Rent' checks were imposed on landlords in England in 2016, earlier in some areas, as...