“You must stay at home” Boris Johnson announced. “Please stay at home. This is a lockdown.” says Nicola Sturgeon. But how do you stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic if you don’t have one? ...
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Renters’ Rights in the COVID-19 pandemic
The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing high levels of uncertainty and fear for people all over Scotland. For those who rent this uncertainty extends to the security of their home...
Hidden homelessness: Hidden from sight, from evidence, and hiding yourself
Hidden [adj] Being out of sight or not readily apparent; concealedObscure, unexplained, undisclosed If you Google “homelessness”, you’ll inevitably find articles illustrated with pictures...
New homelessness statistics show councils’ continued failure to meet statutory duties
New homelessness statistics show continued failure to meet statutory duties Last night, I dreamt that my favourite statistics writer had released a new book. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m...
How letting agents can help people stay in their homes
Letting agents can play an important role in helping vulnerable people to stay in their homes, says Gavin Corbett Across Europe private renting has been on the increase. However, the...