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Making a House a Home: Rental Reform Across the UK

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What’s on offer?

For many renters across the UK, turning a rented house into a home can be challenging. Restrictions on pets, alterations, fear of sudden eviction and limited rights have often left renters feeling like temporary guests rather than long-term residents. Yet, having the freedom to create a home is crucial to well-being, fostering a sense of stability, comfort, and belonging.

This special episode of the “Under One Roof” podcast delves into these challenges and explores how upcoming rental reforms aim to change the narrative. We’ll discuss how new legislation might empower renters and possibly grant them more rights to make their rented spaces feel like home. Stream this episode when available, on all major podcast platforms to gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by renters and how renters can make a house a home.

What’s it about?

What does it truly mean to call a place home? In this episode we explore the significance of “home” beyond just a physical space. We delve into the emotional and psychological aspects that make a dwelling feel like a sanctuary. Our discussion will cover the meaning of home, challenges faced by renters, and rental reforms across the UK. Our experts provide insightful discussion on what these changes might mean for the future of renting in the UK.

Who’s leading the event?

This event is led by Dr Tom Simcock, host of Under One Roof and Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield. Join us as we sit down with Professor Kim McKee, a leading housing policy researcher from a renowned UK university.

Open to

Open to all

Of particular interest to

Housing professionals

Housing, psychology and sociology students

Anyone with an interest in the subject area

Event Booking details

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthy-homes/episodes/Making-a-House-a-Home--Rental-Reform-Across-the-UK-In-Conversation-with-Professor-Kim-McKee-e2qnecs