In this episode, I speak with Sue Phillips, founder of Shared Ownership Resources, about the government’s ongoing inquiry into whether “affordable home ownership” is truly affordable. Sue explains why shared owners’ experiences matter now more than ever — and how you can make your voice heard by completing the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s online survey before the deadline on 29 November 2025. If you’re a shared owner, this is your chance to tell MPs what works, what...
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In this episode, I speak with Sue Phillips, founder of Shared Ownership Resources, about the government’s ongoing inquiry into whether “affordable home ownership” is truly affordable. Sue explains why shared owners’ experiences matter now more than ever — and how you can make your voice heard by completing the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s online survey before the deadline on 29 November 2025. If you’re a shared owner, this is your chance to tell MPs what works, what...
Housing Sector Blog - Birmingham Broke: But What About the Residents?
The Housing Sector Podcast
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3 months ago
Housing Sector Blog - Birmingham Broke: But What About the Residents?
My latest blog looks at the impact of Birmingham City Council’s financial collapse on tenants and leaseholders: unsafe homes, service charges paid but not delivered, and basic safety concerns that remain unanswered. At the same time, the Regulator of Social Housing now has stronger powers under the 2023 Act — including Ofsted-style inspections and unlimited fines. So why hasn’t it stepped in? Where is the governance rating for Birmingham City Council? Where is the scrutiny and accountability?...
The Housing Sector Podcast
In this episode, I speak with Sue Phillips, founder of Shared Ownership Resources, about the government’s ongoing inquiry into whether “affordable home ownership” is truly affordable. Sue explains why shared owners’ experiences matter now more than ever — and how you can make your voice heard by completing the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee’s online survey before the deadline on 29 November 2025. If you’re a shared owner, this is your chance to tell MPs what works, what...
