Uncertain refuge: experiences of tenure security in a precarious housing system This article reports on the lives of the remaining rent-controlled (regulated) tenants in England’s private rental sector. Although small in number, this group is central to discussions on housing ...

🚨New Paper - Uncertain refuge: experiences of tenure security in a precarious housing system. Qualitative paper examining ontological security among the remaining rent-controlled tenants in England's PRS. Published online in Housing Studies.
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Not in Sheffield? This one is for you

Online book launch of "The Gated City"
Wednesday 24th September, 1700-1800 BST

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Millionaires may not be fleeing the UK in droves – but there are reasons these stories persist It’s often not the super-rich who argue for lower taxes – but those whose incomes depend on their wealth.

Is a "millionaire flight" really happening in the UK?

While reports claim over 16,500 millionaires will flee due to higher taxes, these figures may be overblown.

@qurbanist.bsky.social and @shardarozena.bsky.social explore: theconversation.com/millionaires...

How ‘before gentrification’ (from Charles Booth's poverty maps) fed into gentrification on Portland Road, Kensington. Source: Diagram courtesy of the BBC. An aerial photograph illustrating average property prices on Portland Road in 2012 alongside Charles Booth's poverty map of the same street in 1898.

#OpenAccess in Transactions:

'A gentrification stage-model for London? Through the "looking Glass" of Kensington' by @lorettaclees.bsky.social & @shardarozena.bsky.social

This paper looks at the different stages of gentrification in London, using Kensington as a lens.

doi.org/10.1111/tran...

Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers | RGS Journal | Wiley Online Library Despite the term ‘gentrification’ being coined in London by the British sociologist Ruth Glass, there has not been an attempt to develop a stage model of gentrification for London, nor any up-to-date...

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New paper by Sharda and me:

Jobs with us - Camden Federation of Private Tenants We are looking for somebody who is enthusiastic, creative and likes working with a wide variety of people out in the community. Could this be you ? If it is, we'd love to hear from you !

📣Camden Federation of Private Tenants are looking for a Private Rented Sector Information and Outreach Worker (Part-time) - details here: cfpt.org.uk/about-camden... Great team to work with!

📢 The IOC is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate!

🔖 Conduct original research on urban studies. Publish and present your research while gaining exposure in the field. Mentorship from renowned urbanist and IOC Director Loretta Lees!

⏰ April 1, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET

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Calling all regulated tenants in the UK to take part in a research project on security of tenure and proposals for future rent controls. Please get in touch to find out more and spread the word among your neighbours, friends, family etc