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Joshua Davies

@jdavies92

Programme Manager @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social and Trustee at https://www.thebondboard.org.uk/. Working to transform the private rented sector and our housing system. Views my own.

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Really pleased to announce the launch of our Private Renting Knowledge Hub! Find out more about this new initiative driving evidence-led change in the PRS.

29.07.2025 08:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're at the @local.gov.uk #LGAconf25 this week! Great to join the welcome today, ahead of some fantasic sessions ahead.

Make sure to say helloπŸ‘‹& join our event on how you can support community-led, affordable homes in your area:

Today (1 July) | 6-7pm | Suits 3-5, Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool Dock

01.07.2025 13:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our programme manager @jdavies92.bsky.social joined the packed room for the #LGAConf25 session on tackling homelessness in London.

Shockingly, 1 in 21 children in London are living in temporary accomodation - that's more than 1 in every classroom.

More than ever, urgent change needs to happen.

02.07.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image is a collage of photos. The background shows four Β£50 notes. In front is a purple and pink 'for sale' sign and at the forefront is a row of red brick terraced houses.

Image is a collage of photos. The background shows four Β£50 notes. In front is a purple and pink 'for sale' sign and at the forefront is a row of red brick terraced houses.

Yesterday, Rachel Reeves unveiled the most ambitious housing plan in over a decade as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review.

We’ve reviewed the full announcement - explore our insights and what it means for the future of housing here: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/a-great-leap...

12.06.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ministers should activate army of tenants to enforce new rules - Generation Rent London’s renters face a postcode lottery when dealing with criminal operators, with just five councils responsible for 87% of fines on landlords and letting agents who break the law, our […]

When tackling criminal landlords, renters play as much of a role as councils, our new research finds.

The Renters' Rights Bill risks letting criminal landlords escape justice, but the House of Lords has a chance to fix that tomorrow.

Read more ⬇️

www.generationrent.org/2025/05/13/m...

13.05.2025 15:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Where has the Labour & Tory vote gone here?

Labour 2024:

Still Lab 47%
Don’t know 14%
Lib Dem 10%
Reform 9%
Greens 9%
Will not vote 5%
Con 3%
SNP 1%

Con 2024:

Con 54%
Reform 26% (!)
DK 11%
LD 3%
Lab 2%
Green 1%
WNV 1%

Put simply, this is how Farage becomes Prime Minister. But a long way to go.

07.05.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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Know Your (new) Rights - The Renters' Reform Bill webinar Government officals will be talking through how the Renters' Rights Bill will be impacting private renters in this free online webinar.

The new Renters' Rights Bill is bringing changes, do you need help understanding how to make the most of your new rights?

Join us TOMORROW for a webinar to find out more. Government officials will be ready to answer your questions too!

SIGN UP HERE πŸ‘‡
www.generationrent.org/event/kyr-re...

22.04.2025 13:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Renters' Rights Bill is a chance to transform the conditions and experiences of renters - but only if its protected from being watered down by those with vested interests. Alongside @rentersreformco.bsky.social we urge the government to pass the strongest version of the bill without delay.

15.04.2025 08:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ten peers plotting to derail Renters' Rights Bill are landlords The members of the House of Lords are pushing for changes that include trying to keep fixed-term tenancies and cutting fines for rogue landlords

Our new analysis shows more than 1 in 4 peers in the House of Lords are landlords or have ties to property or lettings.

The govt must "hold their nerve and not give an inch to the vested interests trying to water down this crucial legislation” - @darlingtom.bsky.social
inews.co.uk/news/ten-pee...

14.04.2025 14:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Labour urged to crack down on β€˜unfair’ guarantor rules which lock renters out Exclusive: Leading charities call on Labour to change the law

We were pleased to coordinate this open letter to Angela Rayner on guarantors signed by 28 organisations.

Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

17.03.2025 10:52 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
Image shows front cover of a report, with a young boy looking out of a window. The text on the cover reads 'Decent Homes, Affordable Rents: A private renters' manifesto for the city of westminster'

Image shows front cover of a report, with a young boy looking out of a window. The text on the cover reads 'Decent Homes, Affordable Rents: A private renters' manifesto for the city of westminster'

Image shows a wooden table with lots of laminated A4 pages of text across the table. The text in most cannot be read, but there is a copy of a report on the table with the title: 'Decent Homes, Affordable Rents: A private renters' manifesto for the city of westminster'

Image shows a wooden table with lots of laminated A4 pages of text across the table. The text in most cannot be read, but there is a copy of a report on the table with the title: 'Decent Homes, Affordable Rents: A private renters' manifesto for the city of westminster'

Today we joined @z2ktrust.bsky.social's renter-led manifesto launch. Our funded project worked with renters across Westminster (with many at the launch) and told shocking stories of their problems in the private rented sector. But they, and the manifesto, also gave hope that change can happen.

13.03.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Image of quote cards from research report on a wooden table

Image of quote cards from research report on a wooden table


Image of quote cards from research report on a wooden table
Image of a plastic box containing a mouldy dress on a wooden table with holes titled 'the smell of temporary accommodation'

Image of quote cards from research report on a wooden table Image of a plastic box containing a mouldy dress on a wooden table with holes titled 'the smell of temporary accommodation'

Image of flyer saying 'Renting privately in the City of Westminster: A Renters' Perspective' alongside creative writing pieces on a wooden table

Image of flyer saying 'Renting privately in the City of Westminster: A Renters' Perspective' alongside creative writing pieces on a wooden table

Image of a wooden table with a laptop and headphones, private rented sector manifesto, quote cards from the manifesto and a project flyer

Image of a wooden table with a laptop and headphones, private rented sector manifesto, quote cards from the manifesto and a project flyer

Today we held the launch in Parliament for our projects exploring the Private Rented Sector and Temporary Accommodation in the City of Westminster, where the housing crisis is particularly acute.

We shared our proposals for change, coproduced with local residents.

13.03.2025 13:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Championing change: women shaping the future of housing - Nationwide Foundation

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay this Saturday, we’ve interviewed three remarkable women who are working to change the housing system for the better.

Read our Q&A now as we explore their experiences as women in housing, politics & the charity sector: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/championing-...

06.03.2025 08:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What don't we know about the private rented sector? That's what our new report uncovers, delving into existing knowledge of the sector to find the gaps.

Read @jdavies92.bsky.social's blog for more on the report & our wider project to transform the PRS: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/the-private-...

05.02.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image has a red background and reads 'We're now on Bluesky. Follow us @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social.' In the middle is a laptop with a screenshot of our Bluesky account profile page.

Image has a red background and reads 'We're now on Bluesky. Follow us @nationwidefdtn.bsky.social.' In the middle is a laptop with a screenshot of our Bluesky account profile page.

Welcome to our Bluesky account! We’ll be posting our latest news and updates on here, LinkedIn and on X, so make sure to follow across all our channels to stay in the loop on us and our projects. πŸ’™

03.02.2025 09:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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From paper to practice: implementing the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively - Nationwide Foundation

The #RentersRightsBill has now passed through the House of Commons. It's a significant milestone, but changes to rental law are only the first step in rebalancing power in the PRS.

Read my latest blog that explores how the Bill should be implemented: nationwidefoundation.org.uk/from-paper-t...

15.01.2025 10:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Government should make building hundreds of thousands of council homes its defining purpose.

No other policy, achievable within a Parliament, would bring greater social and economic benefits.

27.12.2024 12:45 πŸ‘ 379 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 7
Research into the English Private Rented Sector - Nationwide Foundation

We're looking for researchers! Do you want to undertake innovative research into the private rented sector, to drive fundamental change? Find out more here nationwidefoundation.org.uk/projects-we-...

20.11.2024 15:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“’Calling those in Greater Manchester!

Our inadequate social security system is setting people up to fail.

But we have the opportunity to get a pilot scheme off the ground trialing a new approach which would give people enough to thrive, not just survive....

13.11.2024 16:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0