Category: Press reports

Possession, Eviction & Covid-19

2 days ago

This maybe of interest to some. Free webinar tomorrow.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/possession-eviction-covid-19-tickets-104978573740 ...

eventbrite.co.uk

Housing law, eviction in times of Covid-19

Housing association threatens leaseholders with possession proceedings during lockdown

2 days ago

"Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) has sent emails to a number of leaseholders during the coronavirus lockdown threatening to start possession proceedings due to unpaid rent arrears or service charges." ...

insidehousing.co.uk

Inside Housing, news, analysis, and comment about the social housing sector in the UK.

An open letter to Robert Jenrick: the costs of delayed leasehold reform - Leasehold Knowledge Partnership

5 days ago

Notting Hill Genesis are given a mention in the below open letter to Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing
www.leaseholdknowledge.com/an-open-letter-to-robert-jenrick-the-costs-of-delayed-leasehold-reform/ ...

leaseholdknowledge.com

Dear Robert, Just over ten years ago, an old leaseholder died of shame because she could not pay the huge major works bill from her social sector landlord. That single death saw one of your predecessors pass a law in her name to limit the large bills that social sector leaseholders have to pay. We ....

Thea de Gallier on Twitter

6 days ago

twitter.com/theadegallier/status/1267058418747150337?s=21
Please could you send a copy of your letters/emails threatening eviction or forfeiture received during the Corona Virus pandemic to the BBC journalist who wants to cover a story on this bullying behaviour Theas email address is Thea.degallier@bbc.co.uk and if you are on twitter you can also respond to her via this tweet ...

twitter.com

“Call out for anyone living in housing assoc/social housing who’s fallen into arrears during the pandemic - have you received any emails similar to this? Collecting info to get an idea of the scale of the issue. Pls share #journorequest #housing #COVIDー19 t.co/ifFQkvr1fz”

7 days ago

If you have received an email like the one below threatening to terminate your shared ownership or leasehold property lease and forfeit your home, please can you let us know. ...

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Londoners win battle with council to save homes from demolition

2 weeks ago

Londoners win battle with council to save homes from demolition ...

theguardian.com

U-turn by Tower Hamlets lauded a victory against social cleansing in the capital

Don't be fooled into thinking the furlough scheme is doing you a favour – it's about protecting the rich

3 weeks ago

"The bleak truth is that those on lower incomes – often doing the work that is keeping the wheels on society, are the ones who will end up in more debt, more precarious housing situations and sick or even dead. There is one last opportunity to reverse these obscene inequalities – thorough building in equality measures into any recovery plan. Given the track record of Conservative governments since 2010, I wouldn’t hold your breath." ...

indy100.com

By Faiza Shaheen

Carolyn Mandelson

4 weeks ago

Hi everybody
Today I received I phone back from Goodwin Barrett Claims specialists. I was surprised as I now live in Israel... long story short....I asked her if they had investigated Shared Ownership mis selling claims and her reply... if their was enough cases/compensation claims they would certainly look into it .. So come on guys shared-owners ex shared owners this is your chance to get a major compensation company fighting for you...Were you mis sold SO email now jomoore@goodwinbarrett.co.uk please PM me when done TIA ...