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Resolving disputes in student shared accommodation … Leaving home to study is an exciting time in a young person’s life. It often means living with people outside their immediate family for the first time. For some, this can be a great experience. But if …

Domestic Abuse Awareness Week

Domestic Abuse Awareness Week … As we enter Domestic Abuse Awareness week, at Housing Rights we are deeply saddened by the levels of domestic abuse that continue to exist in Northern Ireland. Last year 29,751 domestic abuse incidents were recorded and …

New Pilot Project to Tackle Domestic Abuse and Homelessness supported through NIHE’s Homeless Prevention Fund

New Pilot Project to Tackle Domestic Abuse and Homelessness supported through NIHE’s Homeless Prevention Fund … Housing Rights has received funding from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) for a bespoke pilot project, designed to provide crucial …

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Regulation of Letting Agents … At Housing Rights, we are aware of the increasing pressures in the private rented sector. Average rents in Northern Ireland are edging close to £1000 per month. In 2024, PropertyPal reported that supply was at “historically …

PRS Conference 2025 programme

PRS Conference 2025 programme … Private Rented Sector Conference 2025: When everyone has a home – the private rented sector and homelessness prevention The conference programme is available to …

PRESS RELEASE: Housing Rights Private Rented Sector 2025 Conference provides a Word of Caution on the Unaffordable Rental Market in Northern Ireland

PRESS RELEASE: Housing Rights Private Rented Sector 2025 Conference provides a Word of Caution on the Unaffordable Rental Market in Northern Ireland … BELFAST, 27 November 2025 - Northern Ireland is no longer one of the most affordable markets in the UK. …

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Make a donation … We could all experience housing problems at some time. Relationship breakdown, being made redundant, or falling ill can all have a big impact on someone’s housing situation. Every year we help thousands of people to find solutions to …

Housing and domestic abuse: an immersive training course 

Housing and domestic abuse: an immersive training course  … CIH All Ireland Awards 2025, 'Working in Partnership' award winner. Our training course, in partnership with North Down Women's Aid , is for anyone working on the frontline in housing and …

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