The Renters’ Rights Bill: Our Verdict
What a day for renters in England! The new Renters’ Rights Bill has been published. The Bill, introduced swiftly into the new Parliament, is an important step forward for our […]
Positive steps in asylum and refugee homes, but government must do more
We are two months into a new government and already we have seen some positive steps in our treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, specifically in enabling them to access […]
Students struggle amidst a lack of affordable on-campus accommodation across the UK
Only one in six on-campus university rooms in the UK have been found to be affordable for students, our latest research has revealed. The analysis of 49,161 rooms across the […]
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 […]
Minority Ethnic groups living in colder homes than white renters
Generation Rent research indicates that Minority Ethnic communities are more likely to be living in colder homes that are more difficult and expensive to keep warm than their white counterparts. […]
The view from the frontline: How the renting crisis is hurting key workers
“I’m currently in major debt with my gas and electric because I’m choosing to pay my rent over that. My mum is feeding me and my son because otherwise, by […]
What the new Labour Government could mean for renters
The results are in. The Labour Party has won the general election by a landslide and will form the next government. Keir Starmer is the new Prime Minister. This represents […]
Generation Rent hosts webinar for disabled private renters
Generation Rent has hosted a free online event with speakers from Disability Rights UK and Shelter to inform disabled private renters of their rights. With expert speakers, Mikey Erhardt from […]
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 […]