In the latest episode of the Under One Roof podcast, I welcome Professor Kim McKee from the University of Stirling to discuss the evolving landscape of renting in the UK. The conversation delves into the meaning of home, upcoming legislative changes, and the various...
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The rise of algorithmic tenant referencing in England’s private rented sector
By Alison Wallace, Roger Burrows, David Beer, Alexandra Ciocanel and James Cussens. Tenant referencing is a critical aspect of accessing a home in the private rented sector (PRS). Referencing can be the decisive factor in decisions about who gets access to what...
Making Private Rental Housing Age-Friendly in Flanders: Understanding Landlords’ Perspectives
In this blog post, based on a small research project in collaboration with second-year bachelor students from Hasselt University, Eva Severens looks at landlords’ attitudes toward allowing age-friendly modifications. Keep an eye on Eva’s Linked-In page for future...
The Ideal Rented Property
To shed light on an emerging private rental housing market, the project titled “Understanding tenants and landlords in Romania”, ethically approved by the University of Bucharest, invited the public to contemplate the notion of the 'Ideal Rented Property.' Although...
The Ideal Landlord
To draw attention to an emerging private rental housing market, the project titled “Understanding tenants and landlords in Romania”, ethically approved by the University of Bucharest, invited the public to reflect on the idea of the ‘Ideal Landlord’. I warmly thank...
The Ideal Tenant
To draw attention to an emerging private rental housing market, the project titled “Understanding tenants and landlords in Romania”, ethically approved by the University of Bucharest, invited the public to reflect on the idea of the ‘Ideal Tenant’. I warmly thank the 18 contributors (homeowners, tenants and landlords) as speaking publicly is an act of courage.
Webinar: Innovation in Housing Advice in the UK Private Rented Sector
Join Dr Jennifer Harris and guest, Elizabeth O’Hara to explore examples of innovation in the provision of housing advice in the PRS and discuss recommendations for improving the provision of advice.
Webinar Invitation: Covid-19 and the private rental sector
The UCD School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice with the UCD Equality Studies Centre are holding a webinar entitled Covid-19 and the private rental sector: an international qualitative research seminar on Friday April 16th, 8 to 10am CET.
The Role of PRS Landlords in Making a Rented House a Home
Steve Rolfe and Kim McKee (University of Stirling) present an overview of a new research report which considers what landlords can do to make their tenants feel more at home in the PRS.
What is the likely impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the UK Private Rented Sector?
Dr Tom Simcock shares initial thoughts on the likely effects of COVID-19 on private rented sector tenants and landlords in England and discusses the potential effectiveness of the government’s response.
The side effects of the suspension of possession claims in response to the Covid-19 crisis
Ben Reeve-Lewis from Safer Renting shares initial experiences since the announcement of the emergency freeze to evictions.