Tag: generation rent

New report sheds light on racial discrimination in PRS
People from ethnic backgrounds are more likely to be ignored when looking for accommodation in the private rented sector, new research...

Renting linked to accelerated ageing claims researchers
Living in a private rented property is related to faster biological ageing, according to new research.
Findings by the Journal of...

Campaigners call for rent controls, open-ended tenancies ...
A coalition of renting pressure groups has unveiled a manifesto that calls for sweeping changes in the private rented sector –...

Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to...
Nearly 50% of private renters are reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce their...

Another delay for Renters’ Reform Bill
The Renters’ Reform Bill has been delayed yet again!
The government confirmed that the second reading of the legislation will...

Generation Rent appeals to mortgage lenders not to evict ...
In a bid to safeguard tenants facing potential homelessness when a landlord falls into BTL mortgage arrears, one tenants’ rights...

Tenant groups help rewrite Met Police eviction procedures
Tenant activist groups have helped the Metropolitan Police rewrite its guidance and training for officers dealing with housing evictions.