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When everyone has a home

028 9024 5640: Housing & Debt Helpline for Northern Ireland

December 2022

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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Social Tenancies, Private Tenancies, Policy, Homelessness, Affordability

We have the answers, you have the power. Let’s come together and fix this

19 December 2022

We recently hosted an event bringing together experts by experience (people who have experienced housing problems or homelessness) with service providers, politicians and other key decision makers. Our goal was to talk about how we can involve experts by experience in the decisions that affect them.

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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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Private Tenancies

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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Housing Rights appoints new Chief Executive

7 December 2022

Housing Rights Executive Committee are delighted to announce the appointment of Kate McCauley as the organisation’s new Chief Executive. 

Kate’s career has been dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of people whose circumstances make them vulnerable to poor housing and homelessness.

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