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Three possible solutions to our housing crisis

April 29, 2015 by Tessa J Shepperson

We currently have a housing crisis, particularly in London and other large cities. One thing all the experts agree is that the proposals put forward by all of the political parties are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just thinking Tagged With: Housing

Three ways to deal with the looming catastrophe of homelessness in our big cities

July 21, 2014 by Tessa J Shepperson

The problem There is a shortage of homes. Not everywhere, not all the time, but often in areas where housing is most needed, such as London. This has resulted in a massive increase in rents as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just thinking Tagged With: compulsory purchase, empty properties, Housing

The housing crisis – and four fatal mindsets which make solving it (almost) impossible

March 11, 2014 by Tessa J Shepperson

  A home, the place where you live, is enormously important. We all need somewhere to go, somewhere we feel safe. But many people do not have this. Poor housing can make you ill. It can affect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Analysis Tagged With: Housing, Housing benefit, Poor Housing

Some interesting proposals for housing reform from the Labour Party

May 29, 2013 by Tessa J Shepperson

A new policy review document from the Labour Party has just been published.  I managed to find a bit of time this morning to take a look at it. There are some interesting proposals. Housing problems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: Housing, law reform

Ben's Public Eye #1

May 17, 2013 by Ben Reeve-Lewis

A monthly look at life in social housing land 2013 is the year of the apocalypse. Anyone working in front facing housing services has been dreading this year for quite some time. The four horsemen of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: Bedroom Tax, Housing, Housing benefit, social housing

Ben Reeve Lewis Friday newsround #72

August 24, 2012 by Ben Reeve-Lewis

[Ben Reeve Lewis is now a published author   ...] Funny how days can turn around isn’t it? On Tuesday I met the mother of all jobsworths in a local county court. My client and her 6 month old had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News and comment Tagged With: Ben Reeve Lewis, homelessness, Housing, Housing benefit, Housing News, Shapps

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