Bristol Living Rent Commission Report Published
Over recent years, councils up and down the country have been looking into what can be done to make local housing more affordable. One of the most ambitious projects to […]
Tenants targeted by sexual predators in cost-of-living crisis
With the cost of living crisis impacting the most vulnerable members of society, it is more important than ever that change is made to protect those renters who are targeted […]
The real reason rents have been rocketing
For the past couple of years, anyone who has tried to move to a new rented home has been shocked by how high rents are – and often face extra […]
The experiences of migrant private renters: A case study from Lozells, Birmingham
Generation Rent has been working with the grass-roots organisation Aspire and Succeed to research and advocate for the private renters in the ward of Lozells in inner-city Birmingham. The research, […]
Housing supply struggles to keep pace with growth in holiday homes
The recent growth in holiday lets and second homes is nearly cancelling out the supply of new homes in some parts of the country, our latest research has found. Portsmouth […]
The Renters (Reform) Bill: Our Verdict
The Renters (Reform) Bill is here! It was finally published on Wednesday 17 May and is a significant milestone for renters’ rights. The Bill is an important step forward which […]
Discrimination against minority ethnic private renters
Research conducted by Generation Rent has revealed shocking discrimination towards minority ethnic communities while navigating the private rental market. The initial findings, from a survey conducted with 105 private renters, […]
Holiday let proposals shut stable door after the horse has bolted
Today the government published new plans for regulating holiday lets in England. As we’ve reported, thousands of homes have been lost to the tourist sector in recent years, pushing up rents in […]
Podcast Make Sure You Can Vote on 4 May 2023
In this episode of the Generation Rent podcast, Tilly Smith, Generation Rent’s Campaigns and Partnership’s Officer chats to Niki Nixon, the Head of External Communications at the Electoral Commission, about all the […]
The New How To Rent Guide
When you start a tenancy, your landlord must provide you with certain information and documentation related to the property. This includes a valid gas safety certificate, a copy of your […]