Scotland steps closer to long term rent controls
Dan Wilson Craw, Deputy Chief Executive, Generation Rent Scotland is far ahead of other UK nations on making renting fairer for renters. As England slowly abolishes arbitrary Section 21 evictions, […]
The Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the House of Commons
On 14th January, MPs voted to pass the Renters’ Rights Bill through the House of Commons with a sizeable majority (444 ayes to 111 noes). The Bill contains a number […]
Renting Wrapped – our 2024
It’s been another incredibly busy year for Generation Rent. Renters have faced the worst rent inflation and evictions for many years, but we are closer than ever to a fairer […]
Renter survey results: rent rises, bidding wars and deposits
Increasing numbers of renters have faced a rent rise, according to our latest renter survey, but evictions appear to have dipped in 2023. Our survey also reveals the scale of […]
No-fault eviction hits eight-year high following Capital Gains Tax cut
Section 21 evictions are at their highest level since June 2016, with 8,425 households in England taken to court under the law between July and September, according to new figures […]
Six things renters need from the Chancellor tomorrow
Rachel Reeves has an opportunity to announce measures around tax, benefits and investment that would make renting more affordable
Homes, not landlords, are the key to rent affordability
The big news for renters since Labour entered government is the announcement of the Renters Rights Bill, which will finally abolish Section 21 evictions. But, aside from plans to ban […]
Renters reform back on the agenda
Yesterday, the King announced the new government’s plans and – as expected – the Renters Reform Bill is back. Only this time it’s called the Renters’ Rights Bill. During the […]
One million renters could miss out on their vote
Are you one of the 1 million private renters who could miss out on your vote on 4 July? If you’re one of the 70% of private renters who have […]
What do the party manifestos mean for renters?
The renting crisis has become a travesty, as we all know. Rent prices are outpacing wages, and many of us still live in poor-quality homes. All the while, the threat […]