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Nowhere near touching distance of the 250,000 homes a year we desperately need says Shelter
Shelter’s response to DCLG housebuilding figures, which show: In the last 12 months 153,330 houses were built – an increase of 11% on the previous year 41,180 houses (seasonally adjusted) were started in England in the second quarter of 2017, a decrease of 3% previous quarter. 40,310 houses (seasonally adjusted) were built in England in…
Read MoreComment from Shelter on the Grenfell inquiry terms of reference announced yesterday
Shelter’s comment on the Grenfell inquiry terms of reference announced yesterday 15th August 2017. Shelter’s chief executive Polly Neate, said: “The Grenfell fire was the most horrifying reminder in generations of the stark injustice of our housing crisis. Not only must nothing like this happen again, but also it must be allowed to act as…
Read MoreShelter comments on New Government figures on homelessness.
Shelter comments on new Government figures showing 14 renters per hour at risk of eviction. New figures from the Ministry of Justice published last week reveal that: In the last twelve months, 50,909 private renting households in England were put at risk of eviction – equivalent to 127,273 renters, or 14 renters per hour. A…
Read MoreShelter’s comment on DCLG leasehold consultation
Shelter’s comment on DCLG leasehold consultation (25.07.2017) Anne Baxendale, Shelter’s director of communicaitons, policy and campaigns, said: “Our housebuilding system is failing families all over the country, many of whom are being stuck with ever increasing charges on expensive, and often second-rate, new homes. “While the leasehold system can help make sure new homes are…
Read MoreShelter comments on building enough affordable homes following the dreadful Grenfell tragedy
The council that ran the Grenfell Tower block struck deals worth nearly £50m last year to allow developers to avoid having to build affordable homes, research for BBC News shows. Read the report in full. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40643072 Shelter comments on what they think needs to happen to address this problem in Kensington and beyond. Anne Baxendale,…
Read MoreNearly one in three houses don’t get built despite being given go-ahead according to shelter
Press release with new research from Shelter headlines ‘Phantom Homes: Nearly one in three houses don’t get built despite being given go-ahead’ Housebuilders have failed to build more than 320,000 homes in the past five years even after being given the go-ahead, according to new research out today. Figures from housing charity Shelter reveal this…
Read MoreStatement from Shelter in response to the government announcement of a Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire
Statement from Shelter in response to the government announcement of a Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire. Graeme Brown, Interim CEO of Shelter, said: “We are concerned that the terms of reference for the official Grenfell public inquiry appear to be narrow according to comments made by the appointed chair. This is a unique…
Read MoreShelter comments on new homelessness statistics.
Shelter’s recent comment on the ONS new homelessness statistics. New government figures on homelessness show: In the last year alone, 59,090 households were accepted as homeless by their local council – a rise of 17% over the last 5 years. A further 199,630 cases were at risk of homelessness and sought help through the council.…
Read MoreResponse from Shelter on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire
Response from Shelter on the tragic Grenfell Tower fire. Graeme Brown, Shelter’s interim chief executive said: “The Grenfell Tower fire was a truly tragic event, made all the more so because residents had been calling on their management organisation to heed their safety warnings. “In all cases, landlords must respond to renters concerns when it…
Read MoreShelter welcomes major parties pledges to end rough-sleeping
Shelter welcomes the pledges made in all of the major party’s manifestos this week to end rough-sleeping. Anne Baxendale, director of policy and campaigns at Shelter, said: “Clearly the sharp rise in rough-sleeping in recent years has rung alarm bells in politicians’ ears, so it’s good to see all major parties pledging to end this…
Read MoreShelter reveals how hard-pressed private renters need to borrow to pay their rent.
In a latest survey conducted by Shelter, they reveal that 1 in 3 renters on low incomes, which adds up to almost half a million people are having to borrow money in the form of credit cards, overdrafts or friends and family to be able to pay their rent. According to a Shelter analysis of…
Read MoreThe shocking state of housing in England today is seriously impacting people’s wellbeing says Shelter
New Shelter report reveals that a huge 1 in 5 adults suffer mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks, due to housing pressures. The new Shelter report highlights how the shocking state of housing in England today is seriously impacting people’s wellbeing. One in six adults say housing issues have also affected their physical health reporting symptoms…
Read MoreShelter calls for 5 year rental contracts
Shelter is campaigning to give renters a fairer deal and greater security by introducing longer rental contracts, they are calling on the housing minister Gavin Barwell to make five-year rental contracts available to renters. If necessary renters could leave such contracts early, but at least they’d have the option of staying in their home for…
Read Morelending for landlords wanting to offer longer tenancies
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) news release yesterday 19th January headlined ‘Fact Check: Do lenders really oppose longer tenancies?’ The CML points out: As market conditions have steadily improved in the aftermath of the financial crisis, lenders have continued to make funding more readily available for housing in all tenures, as part of this…
Read MoreIncreasing Housebuilding in England a major challenge
Report released by the Charity Shelter in August headlined ‘Achieving the Ambition’ In summary they mention: It is widely recognised that increasing housebuilding to the level now required is a major challenge. If we are entering a period of economic uncertainty following the vote to leave the EU then that challenge will be magnified. However…
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