Private renters face “rogue landlords” and “unsafe housing” – but what is being done to tackle it?
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Housing
Is your landlord behaving illegally? Here’s what to do about it
Private renters, know your rights.
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- Amy Beecham
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Housing
Why are we still being told that renting is a waste of money?
Is homeownership really the main marker of success for young women right now?
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- Hollie Richardson
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Housing
“A hopeless situation”: the reality of the social housing crisis for women and children
A new report estimates that over 1.5 million people are being forced to live in overcrowded social homes in England.
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- Amy Beecham
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- Hollie Richardson
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“My landlord wants to evict me, and this new rule means he can”
What does the end of the eviction ban really means for women who rent?
Housing
The sinister reason so many renters are forced to live in dangerous conditions
A new report by Shelter reveals over a third of private renters in the UK are living in poor and often dangerous conditions.
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- Amy Beecham
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Podcasts
LISA or Help To Buy ISA? Martin Lewis explains what first-time buyers need to know
This is the best podcast episode for anyone who’s trying to get their head around LISAs and Help To Buy ISAs.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Housing
What does the future really look like for private renters?
Secure and affordable renting is essential in a post-pandemic world.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Housing
What do renters and first-time buyers really need to know right now?
Experts share their insights following the Budget announcement.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Housing
Why are so many private renters still committed to living in London?
Because now would be the perfect time to move somewhere cheaper.
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Hollie Richardson
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Why so many private renters are on the verge of homelessness
And how to get help if you’re worried about it.
Interior design
8 easy steps to make your rental feel like home (even if it’s not for long)
Decorating a rental is hard, so we asked experts from Heal's to make it easier.
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- Megan Murray
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Wellbeing
How to get through lockdown 2.0 in a flatshare
Wellbeing experts share their top tips.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Housing
What Boris Johnson’s “generation buy” plans really mean for first-time buyers
The long-term, fixed rate mortgages proposed under the Prime Minister’s plans might not be the lifeline they initially appear to be.
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
What private renters need to know about evictions and the “winter truce”
All your big renting questions answered.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Homeware
Where to rent furniture for on-trend and sustainable home decor
These rental services will mean your pad always looks up to date.
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- Megan Murray
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Opinion
Millennials are more resilient than we’re given credit for, even in the face of another recession
While this isn’t a future we’d pick, it’s a future we can shape.
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- Anita Ghosh
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- Anna Brech
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Lockdown has changed London’s renting scene: these are our new priorities
Community vibes and green spaces are key, according to new research.
Life
Coronavirus rights: “Can I get evicted because I’m struggling to pay my rent?”
Your key questions about renting and the coronavirus crisis, answered by experts.
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- Anna Brech
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