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Rents are skyrocketing and the Renters' Rights Act won't do enough to help. How can the government tackle the cost of living crisis when runaway rents are blighting household incomes? But there is a solution. Rent caps put money back in renters' pockets. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Rent rises set to speed up in gloomy forecast for tenants

The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

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The Renters' Rights Act isn't done and dusted. The landlord database rollout is the start of phase 2. This is a huge opportunity to empower renters and hold landlords to account. We'll be continuing to fight for renters in this phase - and the next 💪 www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/buytol...

Landlords will have to register on national database from this year

It will require every landlord in England to register with their local authority and list details of every property they let.

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Don’t let landlords have the last word! The Financial Times wants to know how the Renters' Rights Act has affected you. Email money@ft.com to tell them how the new law has improved your life, so we can defend what we have won and build support for the renters movement.

🚨NEW: The government has announced a new rent determination service. This could help renters in future with a quick answer to whether a rent increase is above market rate. But it does nothing to tackle the high cost of rent. We need rent caps for all renters - now.

"Rent caps are an immediate means of making sure that whatever measures the government takes to tackle the cost of living crisis, they are felt in our households" Our Director Clara Collingwood sets out the benefits of rent caps in @labourlist.bsky.social 📰 labourlist.org/2026/09/burn...

'Build more homes, cap rents: Burnham’s housing test' - LabourList

By introducing rent caps, Andy Burnham would give his government their best shot at making sure voters are better off at the next election.

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Stories are the most important tool in shaping a fairer future. That's why we we need renters to tell us about their experiences. By sharing your story, you can help us fight for better conditions for all renters. Tell us here: rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/share-your-s...

Shocking stats in this report from @trusselluk.bsky.social. A whole generation are having their lives put on hold by the cost of living crisis. And unaffordable rents are a major driver of this. We need to see real action from the government to address this.

Trussell@trusselluk.bsky.social · 3w ago

❗ Young people can't afford to live. Our research found that a third of 16-25-year-olds cut back on food in the last 3 months. Young people should be thinking about next steps in their lives, like moving out or learning to drive, but they can barely even afford to get by.

Residents of St James Estate are faced with rent increases of up to £600! It's clear that the Renters' Rights Act does little to protect us against eye-watering rent hikes. Instead, we need real solutions to the cost of living crisis. We need rent caps. zeteo.uk/p/the-renter...

The Renters' Rights Act Is Not Enough to Fix a Broken System

Angela Rayner seems to view the Act as job done and both she and the PM have ruled out rent caps. But threats of a mass eviction in south London highlight the problems that remain.

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Proud to have signed this open letter calling on Minister for Housing & Planning Matthew Pennycook to make sure the new landlord database is effective as can be!

Renters' Reform Coalition@rentersreformco.bsky.social · 4w ago

The Renters’ Rights Act won’t work as intended if it’s not enforced properly. That's why 34 organisations signed our letter to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social asking him to ensure the landlord database is transparent, effective, and timely. Read more 👇 rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/landlord-dat...

The Mirror have launched a poll - should Andy Burnham introduce rent controls? So far 87% say YES. We couldn't agree more! You can vote here 👇 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Mirror readers debate whether Andy Burnham should introduce rent controls

Andy Burnham is facing demands to introduce rent controls amid data showing tenants spend an average of 36.3% of their income on rent - have your say in our poll

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What would you do with an extra £1000 a year? Good to see MPs lobbying Angela Rayner on this - rent controls must be part of the cost of living response. To add your voice, contact your MP here: rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/rentcaps www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Rayner urged to U-turn on rent controls decision after study shows benefits

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of MPs have written to Angela Rayner warning the Government that it has an 'opportunity to fix the foundations of our housing system for the long term'

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The Renters’ Rights Act won’t work as intended if it’s not enforced properly. That's why 34 organisations signed our letter to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social asking him to ensure the landlord database is transparent, effective, and timely. Read more 👇 rentersreformcoalition.co.uk/landlord-dat...

BREAKING: Rents are now rising faster than our wages again. Rent inflation is at 3.7% while our wages have grown by 3.5% Housing costs are already suffocating, they are now outpacing what we earn. The government must take urgent action! www.ons.gov.uk/economy/infl...

NEW: Eviction stats suggest no mass landlord exodus ahead of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force, despite all the scaremongering. It goes to show that politicians should listen to renters, not landlord interest groups. www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/buytol...

Eviction stats suggest no mass landlord exodus

Ministry of Justice statistics showed a 16% year-on-year increase in landlord possession claims being made under the Section 21 eviction grounds.

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⏰ It's time for politicians to take rent caps seriously. Sky-high rents are bad for our communities and bad for the economy. If you agree, write to your MP now! rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/rentcaps

Rent Caps

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Great that the Prime Minister recognises government "need to be pulling every single lever we can" to ease the cost of living crisis. A cap on rent increases would save renters £1000s a year. The government must consider it if they are serious. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate | Andy Burnham

These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-on, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

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6% of Brits can’t afford enough food for their household. Nearly a quarter can’t afford to go away on a week’s annual holiday. When the cost of living crisis is this severe, why are renters paying 36% of their income on housing costs? We need rent caps now!

⏰ It's time for politicians to take rent caps seriously. Sky-high rents are bad for our communities and bad for the economy. If you agree, write to your MP now! rentersreformcoalition.eaction.org.uk/rentcaps

Rent Caps

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The end of section 21 evictions means renters finally have more security in our homes - making it easier to challenge disrepair and put down roots in our communities. Our Director (and renter!) Clara Collingwood explained the changes on @itvnews.bsky.social yesterday 📺

"In a broken market, where prices are set by those with more power, renters are stuck in an affordability trap. Even raising renters’ incomes simply leads to landlords charging more." Great to see @thefabians.bsky.social make the case for rent controls 👇 fabians.org.uk/priced-out/

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How are tenants supposed to save for a rainy day - or a deposit - if your rent nearly doubles in three years? The cost of rent is out of control in this country. We need to cap rent increases now. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

My rent has gone from £723 to £1,375 in three years - it's genuinely scary

Emily Penycate says a balance needs to be struck to keep tenant costs down without making the situation 'onerous' for landlords

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There is so much research on how rent controls can work in England. A well-designed rent control policy could slam the breaks on soaring rents, allow more renters to buy a home, and protect supply. Read @danwilsoncraw.bsky.social's analysis here 👇 www.generationrent.org/2026/06/10/w...

What could rent control in England look like? - Generation Rent

Rent costs so much that the average renter household in England spends 36% of their income on keeping a roof over their heads. That’s almost four and a half months […]

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Our Press Officer on @lbc.co.uk news last week explained why a 'cost of living government' must take rent controls seriously. A cap on rent rises would: - Protect renters from being priced out - Let wages catch up to rents - Support the economy - Save the government £ millions per year

Disappointing to hear this from the Secretary of State - the government should look at the evidence for rent caps more closely. Average rents have risen faster than wages for 11 of the past 15 years. The cost of renting crisis is not going away. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England

The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market.

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Soaring rents are pushing too many people like Alessandra into homelessness. And far too often, they are placed in temporary accommodation that is barely fit to live in. We need to see strong government action on the cost of rent to put a lid on this crisis. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

I'm 59 and have been evicted for the third time - I've been living on a friend's sofa

Alessandra said she has faced homelessness several times since living in London. Often accommodation offered by the council has been damp, cramped and unsuitable for living

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Congratulations to @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social for not only remaining in post as Housing Minister but now getting a seat at the cabinet table. We look forward to continuing to work with you to make renting fairer and better for everyone.

Congratulations to Angela Rayner - Housing Minister once again. With the Renters' Rights Act's implementation and the ongoing cost of renting crisis, the months ahead are crucial. We look forward to working with you to ensure all renters can have decent, secure and affordable homes.

Great that @andyburnham.bsky.social is considering freezing rents. This is a simple and effective measure to help renters stay in our homes. Freezing rents would reduce homelessness, save tenants money and bring down government costs. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

Rent freeze considered to help ease cost of living burden - PM Burnham

‘We’re looking at all of those things,’ says Burnham as he’s asked about bus fares, energy bills and rent freezes

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