Housing
How estate agent firms are cashing in on housing homeless families in London
How estate agent firms are cashing in on housing homeless families in London
‘Guaranteed rents’ sees middle-man firms paid millions to help London local authorities find temporary homes for a growing number of homeless families, a Big Issue investigation has found. It’s costing councils and risks pushing up rents in the English capital
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Nationalisation, buses and homes for rough sleepers: This is what Andy Burnham’s Britain would look like
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has previously called for ‘change’ in the Labour party. What does he want that change to look like?
‘I was told I’m lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’
‘I was told I’m lucky I don’t sleep in the kitchen. But we have a fridge-freezer next to the bed’
Last year Sonia Monteiro won a court battle against Hackney Council over being trapped in unsuitable temporary accommodation. A year later, the mum of two still doesn’t have a safe place to call home
Renters will keep falling into debt until there’s proper action to tackle affordability of homes
Renters will keep falling into debt until there’s proper action to tackle affordability of homes
Cost of Rent Day: Renters reach the day when they finally earn enough to pay a year’s worth of rent
Cost of Rent Day: Renters reach the day when they finally earn enough to pay a year’s worth of rent
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
The little understood link between hoarding and homelessness sees property prioritised over people
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Homelessness remains at crisis point so we’re funding local solutions to fix it
Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
Young people ‘hounded’ for rent upfront to get a social home: ‘It’s meant to be affordable housing’
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
How the Street Child World Cup changes the game for homeless children: ‘It’s the World Cup of hope’
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they’re evicted
Renters like Natasha will no longer be scared of complaining about damp in case they’re evicted
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
The Renters’ Rights Act must finally give tenants the service they pay landlords a premium for
Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
Thousands of renting households threatened with homelessness through no-fault eviction ahead of ban
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
The number of homeless children in England could fill Wembley Stadium twice: ‘A clear failure’
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they’ll act
The Renters’ Rights Act won’t make homes affordable – politicians must show renters they’ll act
The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act is finally here. Here’s what is changing for tenants and landlords
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering introducing a rent freeze. Will it help renters?
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
How the housing crisis led to me becoming a houseplant influencer
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
Rents in UK are at record highs. Will they keep going up?
104 children’s deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: ‘We should be outraged’
104 children’s deaths linked to living in temporary accommodation: ‘We should be outraged’
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: ‘People are neglected for profit’
Why renters are protesting against the housing crisis: ‘People are neglected for profit’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Wales homeless football team faces race against time to survive: ‘We’re at breaking point’
Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation
Letters: Repeal squatting laws. The crime is leaving homes empty, not their occupation
Why are homes left empty in the UK and how can we fill them up?
