The voice of private renters. We campaign to make our homes safe, secure and affordable. Team behind #VentYourRent and #HomesNotHotels https://linktr.ee/GenerationRentUK
Demands for rent control are growing, but it could take a number of different forms, and deciding on the policy to pursue involves making some trade-offs. Last month we got three think tank reports in quick succession looking at how rent control could work in England. 🧵
What a month it’s been so far, with major improvements to renters’ rights, that we fought so hard for, now in effect across England. 🧵Pictures by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street [1/4]
Their collaboration support: @rentersreformco.bsky.social, @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @generationrent.bsky.social, Nationwide Foundation, ACORN, London Renters Union, Renters’ Rights London, Safer Renting, Greater Manchester Tenants Union, and more.
Finally, we have data to show vast majority of landlords earn supernormal returns: even with high interest rates, 63% outperform a 60:40 equity-gilt portfolio & 71% beat the broader real estate sector. Proud to have co-authored this with @autonomy-institute.bsky.social autonomy.work/portfolio/th...