JOB! We’re recruiting to a new Head of Policy role at the NHC. Genuine flexibility, great colleagues, strong values and the best part of the world to work in.

Take a look/please share, get in touch if you want a chat ⬇️

🚨 NEW 🚨 Our latest analysis shows that if benefits aren't raised sufficiently, at least 1 in 5 working-age families in most parliamentary constituencies face losing hundreds of pounds on average

It would be morally indefensible if benefits did not keep pace with inflation 🧵👇

Great news that Government WILL follow through on ending no-fault evictions after speculation plans could be dropped.

Necessary to improve tenants lives, rebalance power between landlords and tenants, and set the course for a more functional housing market!

There are very few reasons why scrapping these reforms now could be seen as a good idea.

Popular, cost free, improves millions of people's lives, an easy win.

And, the heavy lifting in building the parliamentary support, developing the ideas, and drafting has been done.

The bleakest tweet.

We’ve got used to low interest rates over the last decade, but this week the average mortgage rate jumped to 6%.

Thread of new analysis explaining why 6% mortgage interest rates are VERY scary for family finances, particularly for families on low incomes.
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There is now a family study room in the library University of York so that students with children have a space where they can work while their kids play/read. The Harry Scarehurst
york.ac.uk/library/news/2…

Have your monthly mortgage repayments increased substantially? I’d really like to talk to you for i newspaper

In May/June this year, many mortgage holders in the bottom 40% of incomes were already struggling with paying bills. Rising interest rates pose a big threat to increasing housing costs for everyone with a mortgage, but it is really worrying for those on low incomes. A short🧵1/x

Nice of Landlord Zone to promote me. Soz Paul Kissack *

* But do please clear out your office before the end of the day.

'Don’t worry about scaring off landlords with tougher EPCs, JRF chief tells Government'

landlordzone.co.uk/news/dont-worr…

Thanks so much thinkhouse! You can read the report from Darren Baxter-Clow Joseph Elliott and me here: jrf.org.uk/report/making-…

SMF at #CPC22 – Happier Tenants, More Owners: How can the Conservatives rebalance the housing market for renters & buyers?

Our event is held with Joseph Rowntree Foundation, featuring Guy Opperman MP, Darren Baxter-Clow, Lisa Haseldine & chair James Kirkup

🗓️ Tues 4th Oct, 8:30-9:30

CitizensAdvice Clare Moriarty Nick Park Laura Sandys CBE James Kirkup PLSA The People's Pension Alex Burghart Gareth Davies MP Scott Corfe ScottishPower Alexander Stafford MP Keith Anderson Katie White Sam Richards-Webb 4⃣ SMF at #CPC22 – Happier Tenants, More Owners: How can the Conservatives rebalance the housing market for renters & buyers?

Our event is held with Joseph Rowntree Foundation, featuring Guy Opperman MP, Darren Baxter-Clow, Lisa Haseldine & chair James Kirkup

I reckon it could really really harm his chances of re-election ..

🏙️ What could a Labour plan for reforming the private rented sector look like? If you're at #LabourConference2022 join us at 15:30 when we'll be talking housing with Lisa Nandy, Jonny Ball from The New Statesman, Alicia Kennedy, Darren Baxter-Clow, Karen Buck and Vicky Spratt.

We're hosting 3 events at #Lab22 today 👇

🌐 10.30 - How should we govern in the digital age?

🏘️ 15.30 - Where next for the private rented sector?

🤝 17.00 - Harnessing social security reform to ensure everyone can afford the essentials

Come join us and our amazing panellists

Today Joseph Rowntree Foundation have 3 fab events at #LabourConference2022 , discussing how technology is reconfiguring society w/Chi Onwurah 💙 & James Plunkett, private renters reform w/Lisa Nandy & Vicky Spratt and stronger social security w/Jonathan Ashworth & Jane Green. See you there!