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University of York Living in social housing is no longer an accurate indicator of prosperity, with new research indicating a narrowing of the gap between social renters and the private sector in terms of income, job status and social class. The study says housing policies should not be based on outdated assumptions about social housing. Credit: Emphyrio from Pixabay The findings challenge commonly held assumptions that social housing is for those who are struggling and supports more recent findings which reveal things began to change around 20 years ago. Analysis by the University of York showed a narrowing in the gap between social renters and the national average in income since 2000. ....
The mayor of London’s office reported 1,400 complaints to its rogue landlords helpline between March and December – double the previous number – of which one in five were about illegal evictions. An estimated 450,000 UK families have fallen behind on rent or mortgage payments since the pandemic started. “We need real action to tackle the housing crisis, crack down on bad practices and support councils to build truly affordable homes ” said shadow secretary of state for housing Thangam Debbonaire. “The (government) should follow the example set by Sadiq Khan, who publishes data on dodgy landlords in London, and make the names public so we can all see who they are.” ....