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Housing Rights
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Working to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems in Northern Ireland since 1964.

Helpline 028 9024 5640
Online housing advice at http://housingrights.org.uk
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Political panel announcement📣

Gerry Carroll MLA, People Before Profit, will join us for the political panel at our annual #PRS25 Conference!

🎟️Tickets still available:
https://tickettailor.com/events/housingrights/1740556
Political panel announcement - Gerry Carroll MLA, People Before Profit.
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Please note that our helpline will close today at 1:30pm for essential staff training.

We will reopen at an earlier time of 9:00am on Wednesday, 12 November and Thursday, 13 November 2025.

In the meantime, if you need advice you can visit our website: www.housingrights.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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A run to IKEA for DIY furniture turned into a festive treat mission! Couldn't say no to this mouth-watering Sticky Toffee Cake! This season, when you indulge in this delicacy, IKEA donates £1 to the Housing Rights' helpline service.

#CharityPartnership #HolidaySeason
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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📣Join us for our next Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum!

The forum will take place on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Register now:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/housing-advice-practitioners-forum-2025-10
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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Political panel announcement for #PRS25!📣

We'll be joined by Mark H Durkan MLA, SDLP and Kellie Armstrong MLA.

The panel will focus on the future of the private rented sector in Northern Ireland.

Further panellists to be announced!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/housingrights/1740556
Political panel announcement. Mark H Durkan MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA. There is a photo of Mark H Durkan next to Kellie Armstrong.
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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💬 It’s #TalkMoney Week!

Every day, we hear from people who are worried about paying their rent or keeping up with mortgage payments.
If you work with people who are struggling with paying for their home, signpost them to Housing Rights.

Call: 028 9024 5640
Visit: housingrights.org.uk
Housing Rights logo in white. There is white text on a blue background "Worried about paying for your home?" There is a photo of a man holding a house.
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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NI's rental market is broken and rents are only rising

Desperate renters are vulnerable to unlawful practices:
• Illegal evictions
• Unlawful letting fees
• Unprotected deposits
Why? NI is the ONLY part of the UK without a regulatory framework for letting agents!
Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nxs5wq
October 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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📣Speaker announcement📣

Toward the end of the #PRS25 Conference we will hear from Luke Arundel, Evidence and Data Lead, Centre for Homelessness Impact .

Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/housingrights/1740556

#HousingRights #PrivateRentedSectorConference2025
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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Great to be with NIHE on Friday for #DAAWNI2025. We attended along with our partners @ndawomensaid.bsky.social and some of our experts by experience, who have been so generous in bringing their expertise, energy and insights to our participation work throughout the year #HomeShouldMeanSafe
October 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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M&S has partnered with Shelter in GB and Housing Rights in NI to donate a portion of their sales this season. This generous gesture means more calls are answered, more legal advice is given, and ultimately, more homes are secured.

#CharityPartnership #MakingADifference #EndHomelessness
October 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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📣Speaker announcement📣

James Mullaney @Crisisscotland will speak at our annual Private Rented Sector Conference!

Tickets still available:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/prs-2025-when-everyone-has-home-private-rented-sector-and-homelessness
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025. There is an image of James Mullaney, next to the image is a blue box with white text "James Mullaney, Senior Best Practice Officer, @Crisis."
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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We’re delighted to announce that Renters' Voice will speak at the Housing Rights Private Rented Sector Conference 2025!📣

Not long now until #PRS25.
Book your place today:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/prs-2025-when-everyone-has-home-private-rented-sector-and-homelessness
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October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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We are excited to release another peek at what is happening at this year's Private Rented Sector Conference 2025.

Keep an eye on our socials for updates and speaker spotlights📣
https://housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/prs-2025-when-everyone-has-home-private-rented-sector-and-homelessness
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025 Agenda "Key Challenges for Private Rented Tenants".
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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📣Speaker announcement📣
We are excited to announce that Julie Rugg, Reader in Social Policy University of York will speak at our #PRS25!

More speakers will be announced soon!
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/prs-2025-when-everyone-has-home-private-rented-sector-and-homelessness
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025. There is an image of Julie Rugg, next to the image is a blue box with white text "Julie Rugg, Reader in Social Policy, University of York"
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Register now for our Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum!

The forum will take place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Register now:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/housing-advice-practitioners-forum-2025-10
Housing Rights logo in white. There is an image of a person looking at a laptop with a zoom meeting. There is black text on a white background "Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum. Tuesday 21 October 2025, 2:00pm - 4:00pm"
October 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Today is World Homeless Day 🗺️
Every person deserves a safe place to call home🏠

Housing Rights has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing and homelessness problems since 1964.

Every day, we work to improve lives by helping people to find and keep a home.

housingrights.org.uk
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October 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce our first speaker for our annual Private Rented Sector Conference!📣

Get ready to hear from David Polley, Director of Housing Supply Policy @CommunitiesNI.
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025. There is an image of David Polley, next to the image is a blue box with white text "David Polley Director - Housing Supply Policy Department for Communities @CommunitiesNI"
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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📣Speaker announcement!📣

Get ready to hear from David Polley, Director of Housing Supply Policy Communities NI, who will kick off #PRS25!

Book your place today:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and-events/prs-2025-when-everyone-has-home-private-rented-sector-and-homelessness
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October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Our helpline will close today from 2:30pm for essential staff training.
We will reopen on Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 9:30am.

In the meantime, if you need advice you can visit our website:
www.housingrights.org.uk
Housing Rights helpline closure
October 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Great to be out at Supporting Communities All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference with Brigitte from our Renters' Voice group. It's fantastic to hear from so many different tenants about how we can all be part of creating more open, accessible, and inclusive participation environments.
Brigitte, Renters' Voice, sat next to Kerry, Housing Rights. They are smiling and looking at the camera.
October 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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We are #Hiring!

Join Housing Rights and work in our busy Business Support team as a Business Support Officer!

Applications close Monday 13 October 2025 at midday.
Apply now:
www.housingrights.org.uk/about-us/car...
Housing Rights recruitment "We are hiring! Business Support Officer"
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Register now for our Housing Advice Practitioners' Forum!

The forum will take place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Register now:
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October 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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👀 Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead at our annual Private Rented Sector Conference!

We will hear from David Polley, Director of Housing Supply Policy @communitiesNI, and Jordan Buchanan, Chief Executive @Propertypal.

Keep an eye on our socials for updates 📣
www.housingrights.org.uk/training-and...
Housing Rights PRS Conference 2025 Agenda "setting the scene".
September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Fantastic turnout for today's course, 'Understanding hoarding and how it impacts housing'.

Thanks to Jack Moore, Director of Respect My Stuff Ltd, for delivering the session and to all who attended.

Check out our upcoming #HousingTraining courses: housingrights.org.uk/professional...
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September 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Our Annual Private Rented Sector Conference takes place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025!📣

This year’s conference explores the private rented sector and homelessness prevention, with expert presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops sharing practical insights.

Book:
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September 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM