Latest articles by Tom Simcock

Tom Simcock

Dr Tom Simcock is a Research Fellow at Edge Hill University and Chair of Renting Evidence. He is an applied psychologist, with a keen interest in the application of psychological theory in housing, especially the intersection between housing and work. Tom's research on the private rented sector has focussed on regulatory reform, welfare reforms including Universal Credit, and short-term letting. Tom regularly provides input to policy makers, and recently gave evidence to the Welsh Parliament.
A new beginning

A new beginning

Welcome to the new website of Renting Evidence, a community of researchers, stakeholders and policymakers committed to improving the quality of evidence available on rental sectors. We seek to share knowledge across professional boundaries to support evidence-informed policy and practice.

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E-Event: Private Renting in a time of Crisis

E-Event: Private Renting in a time of Crisis

Our special e-conference entitled ‘Private renting in a time of crisis’. It is a timely opportunity to reflect on the issues that have dominated the PRS literature to date, the PRS in the context of Covid-19, and what the implications of these are for the future.

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Special E-Event: Private renting in a time of crisis

Special E-Event: Private renting in a time of crisis

We will be holding a special e-conference entitled ‘Private renting in a time of crisis’ on Thursday 18th June. It is a timely opportunity to reflect on the issues that have dominated the PRS literature to date, the PRS in the context of Covid-19, and what the implications of these are for the future.

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