SHAC Comment in the Press:

Social housing lists ‘would take 119 years to clear at current building rate’

In The Guardian: Shelter reports that "in 20% of council areas across England not a single social home was built in the last two years" and that it would take "119 years to clear social housing waiting lists at the current rate". SHAC points to the systemic failure of successive governments on housing policy, and how the housing emergency is now actively exploited by private landlords and housing associations who convert traditional family homes into temporary accommodation to lease to councils at extortionate rents. We need real change and mass council housing at genuinely affordable rents. Read here.

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SHAC Comment in the Press:

Effects of Hikes in Housing Costs are ‘Devastating’, Say Campaigners

The Camden New Journal invited SHAC to comment on the severe housing shortage and soaring rents that are hollowing out communities and forcing families apart. We highlighted that this was a crisis of unaffordable housing in which key workers are priced out of mortgages and rents, with other charges compounding the problems. The root cause is not just a lack of housing as we know that there are lots of homes standing empty. Instead, the high cost, type of tenancy and location of properties are exacerbating the housing emergency. Read the full article on page 8 of the online version here, or see the clipping here.

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New: 'Resist Rent Rises' Tool

The Resist Rent Rises campaign encourages tenants of private tenants to organise and use their legal rights to save money. They have developed a new online tool to help challenge rent increases at tribunal, potentially saving users thousands of pounds. They point out that even if the challenge is ultimately unsuccessful, the process itself delays the start of the higher rate, saving money in the short term. The tribunal process is much simpler than taking a landlord to court and costs £47 to apply. To help tenants navigate any potential confusion, the campaign offers a free online tool, extensive educational resources, and dedicated peer support. See more here.

Shared Ownership Resources: 


Is there anything you wish you’d known when you bought a shared ownership home? What’s the most important thing people considering shared ownership need to be aware of? Our partners at Shared Ownership Resources are asking residents to say what resources would be most useful to you and others thinking about buying SO homes. Please complete the survey here by 30th June.

Housing Documentary Research:


Rebecca Dale-Everett is making a new feature documentary examining the growing housing crisis and its impact on communities across Europe. 

If you rent from a private landlord in London and are dealing with an ongoing issue that you might be willing to discuss in connection with the documentary, they’d be very grateful to hear from you. The documentary is about housing, but also about power, inequality, and resistance. This could include a serious unresolved disrepair, harassment, unfair treatment, an illegal eviction, or another significant housing issue. 

If you’d like to find out more about the documentary and potentially take part, please reach out to Rebecca at rebeccadaleeverett_film@hotmail.com. Rebecca is a documentary maker who specialises in producing human interest stories. All interviews will be treated sensitively and confidentially, with no obligation to participate in the film.  

Next SHAC Monthly Meeting

Our regular monthly meetings provide an opportunity to hear updates on our campaigning and action, and to share any actions you are taking to hold your landlord to account.

Please join us for the next meeting:

6.30pm, Thursday 25th June

Zoom link - passcode 459809

Add the date to your calendar here. You can find details of all SHAC events here.