In Blackpool 1 in 4 rented homes has damp and mould that poses a serious threat to health. This is a disgrace - and yet legislation to empower tenants is getting weaker. We need a strong Bill and funding for enforcement. thelead.uk/mould-so-bad-y…

While a new govt is in place, our vision for the future of housing stays the same - for everyone to have access to a safe, affordable, quality home. From day one, housing must be high on The Labour Party's agenda, as millions continue to live in dangerous, unaffordable, temporary homes

We have a Housing Secretary who has lived in social housing.

Great to see confirmation in the #KingsSpeech today of new protections for renters, including an end to no fault evictions and action on bidding wars. For renters to have security in their homes, it is crucial that any new possession grounds are not open to abuse. 1/3

...so far the government are saying the right things on this front, but we will reserve judgment until we see the details of the legislation. We'll be engaging closely with them as the bill is drafted. 2/3

We welcome rental reform in the #KingsSpeech and the commitment to end no-fault evictions. However, it’s crucial that the legislation is done in the right way so that it delivers meaningful change for renters.

The govt's new Renters' Rights Bill will be unveiled today! We await the full details - and safeguards will be key to end unfair evictions - but as our director Tom Darling says, it's clear this is “a stronger piece of legislation" than the last attempt theguardian.com/money/article/…

We’ve launched the results of groundbreaking new RentBetterNF research into Scottish tenancy reform. Following the #RentersRightsBill's intro last week, this provides critical insights into the impact of legislation to reform the private rented sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/groundbreaking…

Standing room only for Homes for All: How can Labour shape the future of UK housing? #LabourConference24 Sponsored by The New Statesman and Nationwide Foundation Homes for All the result of a cross party steering group. Delivery of quality affordable homes require a long term strategy -

It's the second reading of Labour's Renters Rights Bill this week. Some excellent pointers from Renters' Reform Coalition here on how the bill can be improved to better support renters.

Important coverage of our funded research into tenancy reform on BBC this morning - highlighting the need for the new Renters Rights Bill to prevent unlawful abuse of eviction grounds and help tenants know and use their rights.

Great op-ed from RRC member Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the #rentersrightsbill coming to parliament today. The bill will mean more security for the 1 in 5 of us who rent. But it does little to protect renters from the key issue of soaring rents. We need a cap on in-tenancy rent hikes.

Great NEF analysis shows building 365,000 new social homes this parliament would yield £225bn in net economic and social benefits over 30 yrs 🔴£19.7bn housing benefit savings 🔴£19.8bn homelessness savings 🔴£9.7bn tax from construction 🔴658,000 jobs #Budget2024

This “plight” of landlords commentary needs urgent context: thousands and thousands of young adults can’t afford to have children because they are living in expensive and unstable housing. That means fewer workers in the future will be paying NI for state support for pensioners!

We're looking for researchers! Do you want to undertake innovative research into the private rented sector, to drive fundamental change? Find out more here nationwidefoundation.org.uk/projects-we-fu…

🖊️💻Following the proposed changes to #RightToBuy announced by Angela Rayner yesterday, Hannah Slater delves into the government's commitment to social housing, their broader housing plans and what's still missing. Read our latest blog now: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/building-and-r…

Great opportunity to deliver research which will have real impact on the English private rented sector over coming years, at a critical time of its evolution

With a new Labour government committed to building 1.5m homes, reforming renting, and boosting social housing, it's an exciting time for housing policy. If you're interested in housing policy and making an impact, come and join my team at the amazing Nationwide Foundation

There's still time to apply for our Policy and Public Affairs Officer role. We're looking for someone who can support our work engaging with govt, parliamentarians, and other stakeholders. Find out more about this exciting opportunity and apply now! 🖱️💼 nationwide-jobs.co.uk/jobs/507830/po…