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£600 Energy Bills Support Scheme launched

20 January 2023

Last month, the UK government announced that households in Northern Ireland will get a one-off payment of £600 to help with rising energy costs. The government is delivering the Energy Bills Support Scheme in the absence of an executive at Stormont. 

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Benefits, Money Matters, Regulation, Social Tenancies, Private Tenancies, Affordability, Adviser

Census 2021 shows a record number of people renting privately

22 December 2022

Results from the last five Continuous Household Surveys estimated that between 11 and 13% of households in Northern Ireland rent their home from a private landlord. However, recently released census figures give us a more accurate picture of the housing situation.

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Housing Rights Private Rented Sector Conference 2022

12 December 2022

On Tuesday 29 November, a range of professionals and campaigners in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) met in the Skainos Centre in Belfast (as well as joining online) to discuss the challenges facing renters in Northern Ireland. Housing Rights CEO Janet Hunter chaired proceedings and welcomed attendees from local government, campaign groups, civil servants and landlords’ representatives.

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Homelessness Awareness Week 2022

7 December 2022

Homelessness Awareness Week is a week of social, educational and awareness raising events aiming to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness in Northern Ireland.  

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A welcome judicial review decision on Intimidation Points

18 November 2022

The High Court has allowed a judicial review into the Housing Executive’s decision not to award intimidation points to a homeless applicant.

Background to application for judicial review

The applicant in this case had experienced paramilitary attacks in the past. Because of this, the Housing Executive awarded intimidation points and allocated social housing.

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