Government Amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill – First Thoughts
The Renters (Reform) Bill is finally moving forward. After months in deep freeze, we have seen progress in recent weeks towards making this vital Bill part of the law, protecting […]
Minority ethnic people more likely to be ignored when searching for new privately rented homes
New research by Generation Rent has revealed that white people are 36% more likely to receive a positive response when applying to rent on SpareRoom than Black people. Profiles where […]
Private renters in Tower Hamlets struggle to find safe and secure housing latest research reveals
Our latest research into the experiences of private renters in the London borough of Tower Hamlets has revealed that local private renters struggle with affordability, standards and disrepair in their […]
Immigration policy causing housing-related poverty, Generation Rent tells UK Parliament
Generation Rent has responded to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Poverty and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Migration’s call-for-evidence on the link between immigration, asylum and refugee policy on […]
The Renters (Reform) Bill – common questions
MPs debate and vote on the Renters (Reform) Bill for the first time on Monday evening. The Bill was published in May and it is unusual for the government to […]
Renters Rights Awareness Week Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, made for Renters Rights Awareness Week, our Policy and Public Affairs Manager Conor O’Shea chats to Tom Darling, Campaigns Manager of the Renters Reform […]
World Mental Health Day Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, Tilly Smith, Generation Rent’s Campaigns and Partnerships Officer, talks to Francisca, a supporter of Generation Rent about her mental health and the impact the […]
Letting landlords off the hook on insulation will condemn renters to draughty homes
Government failure to regulate landlords is discouraging nearly half of private renters from applying for grants to insulate their homes, our latest research has found. Fears of rent rises and […]
Predatory adverts to be clamped down on in new law after Generation Rent campaign
Content warning: sexual offences After a successful campaign by Generation Rent, the Online Safety Bill will target predators seeking exploitative arrangements often referred to as ‘Sex for Rent’. […]
Reform To The Private Rented Sector Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, hosted by Rosie Dutch, Ben Twomey Chief Executive of Generation Rent and Joshua Davies, Programme Manager For Transforming the Private Rented Sector at the […]