The number of rental properties in London has fallen substantially since the pandemic according to research from the London School of Economics (LSE) and property firm Savills. A shortage of rental properties is forcing record numbers of tenants into temporary accommodation. Avondale Square estate, Bermondsey, London [Photo by Stephen Craven …
Read More »Prince William’s ambitious £3m battle to end the misery of homelessness
Prince William today launches an ambitious £3million programme to ‘end’ homelessness within five years. The future king is personally funding, through his Royal Foundation’s charitable arm, six projects in flagship locations across the UK. They will bring together local stakeholders, experts and even house builders to eradicate rough sleeping, ‘sofa …
Read More »Formerly homeless Scots giving tourists unique perspective on city’s communities
Formerly homeless tour guides are giving visitors a unique perspective on the city streets they once called home. Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become tour guides of the places they often know better than anyone else. Edinburgh Live reports that the …
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