Why low supply of homes puts renters at risk
Figures have been shared with Generation Rent by the classifieds platform Gumtree showing that over the last 12 months, adverts for properties to rent received an average of 18 replies. There […]
Welsh Parliament hears that key workers are locked-out of renting in the country
Renting in Wales is unaffordable for a range of key workers, with the median rent in Cardiff worth 48% of a teaching assistant’s salary, new research from Generation Rent told […]
Backbench MPs attempting to water-down rental reforms leaving victims of abuse vulnerable to eviction
MPs have recently submitted a fresh round of amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, currently passing through Parliament. The Bill promises to end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions as well […]
New tax break threatens rise in homelessness
The Budget yesterday saw a campaign win for Generation Rent as the Chancellor finally acted on our calls to remove tax breaks from holiday lets. But we got all of […]
Hope for renters in holiday hotspots
Holiday lets have been making life a misery for renters in the UK’s most popular tourist destinations. Since 2019, more than 35,000 homes in England have become second homes or […]
How Police and Crime Commissioners can support renters
On Thursday 2nd May, voters across England and Wales will elect Police and Crime Commissioners (or Metro Mayors with policing responsibility). The candidates who win these elections will have the […]
Nurses, teachers, carers, and other key workers locked out of renting in London
Renting in London is impossible for a range of key workers, with the average rent in inner London worth 106% of a teaching assistant’s salary, research from Generation Rent reveals. […]
Government plans to tackle holiday lets ‘must go further’, say Generation Rent
Yesterday, the UK Government announced measures to combat the proliferation of short term lets, which have been driving up rents and forcing people out of their communities. Our research previously found that […]
How Metro Mayors can support renters
On Thursday 2nd May, voters in ten city regions will elect Metro Mayors. These are: East Midlands – Greater Manchester – Liverpool City Region – London – North East –South […]
Vital housing protections for asylum seekers saved after government U-turn
Following Generation Rent campaigning, the government has dropped plans that would have left asylum seekers with fewer housing protections than other people in England and Wales. The planned changes to […]