Chaired by The Guardian’s Aditya Chakrabortty, our discussion ‘Life off the ladder‘ on 15 June 2016 focused on the rise of long-term renting in Britain. Whether through choice or necessity, 11 million people are currently off the property ladder and in private renting. Over half of Londoners rent. Who is off the ladder, when do they have a hope of
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A recent national survey of more than 1000 tenants across Britain, (Endsleigh Insurance, June 2016) found that the top priorities for renters in London were: Realistic rent prices (71%) Wifi and broadband pre-installed (37%) A professional cleaner used before moving in (29%) David Hadden, Head of property at Endsleigh Insurance said “Tenants are showing more authority than they previously did,
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11 million people in the UK are off the housing ladder and in private renting, up dramatically from previous generations. Over half of Londoners rent. Whether through choice or necessity, more people are renting and for longer. On Wednesday 15 June, 7pm our expert speakers will join us at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) to discuss the reality
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The interim findings of an ESRC and Public Policy Institute for Wales-funded project on housing schemes and poverty alleviation show that becoming a tenant in social housing is likely to have positive impacts on the gross income, housing quality and financial prospects of young, poor households, although whether these benefits last for the long term is unproven. The study, ‘The
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We think infographics are a great way to distil information and make it accessible. In the run up to ‘London too big to succeed?’ we’ve put together this one on the infrastructure London will need if its population hits 10 million.
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London competes on a global stage, but what price does its infrastructure pay for doing so? With growing pressure on housing, transport and public services, is it time to rethink growth in the capital? Join us and our expert panel at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for the first in a new series of 21st Century Challenges public discussions
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21st Century Challenges 