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The TDS Charitable Foundation welcomes the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee’s report on housing conditions in the private rented sector (PRS), which takes forward many of the recommendations set out in our evidence to the inquiry.

The private rented sector (PRS) is facing one of the most significant periods of change in a generation.

New research from the TDS Charitable Foundation has found that many renters remain unaware of the biggest change to renters’ rights in a generation.

TDS Northern Ireland is proud to fund an important new research project by Housing Rights, exploring the housing advice needs of older private renters across Northern Ireland. The project reflects TDS’ commitment to improving standards in the private rented sector by supporting research and advancing education about housing rights. The findings will help shape the future delivery of Housing Rights services, ensuring they are informed by real experiences and focused on prac

As England prepares for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, it does so in the shadow of Scotland’s earlier reforms. Since 2017, Scotland has introduced open-ended tenancies and abolished no-fault evictions – offering a valuable case study in how housing policy changes play out in practice.

The Tenancy Dispute Service’s goal is that every tenant feels confident their deposit is protected and that they will be treated fairly when their tenancy ends. To support that aim, we are launching new research to explore tenants’ experiences of our service when they have problems getting their deposit back. This includes tenants who have used our free dispute resolution services and those who chose to handle disputes in other ways.

New analysis from Northern Ireland’s leading independent provider of specialist housing advice, Housing Rights, reveals deepening pressures on private renters across Northern Ireland.

New research from the TDS Charitable Foundation shows that almost seven in ten renters either haven’t heard of the Renters’ Rights Act or don’t know what it means for them.

Living in a warm and energy efficient home is so important to our health and wellbeing. It lowers the risk of illness, reduces the stress of high energy bills and plays a role in tackling the climate crisis.

The majority of tenants in rental properties (55%) now have smart meters, new research shows. Findings from our 2025 Voice of the Landlord and Voice of the Tenant surveys shows they are the third-commonest energy efficiency measure installed in rental properties (after insulation and more efficient gas boilers). Just under half of all landlords have installed them. Another 41% say they will prioritise this energy efficiency measure in future.

The UK private rented sector is currently waiting for the Government’s response to a consultation on raising the minimum energy efficiency standards. The proposals involve raising the minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating for rental properties from E to C by 2030.

At TDS, one of our core strategic aims is to improve standards in the private rented sector. But as new research from the TDS Charitable Foundation shows, stronger enforcement alone isn’t enough. To uphold standards, tenants need to understand their rights – and know where to go when things go wrong.

The TDS Charitable Foundation has partnered with the homelessness charity DENS and Dacorum Borough Council to develop a project which will improve access to the private rented sector for people experiencing homelessness.

The TDS Charitable Foundation is running a survey of English landlords for a second time.

This indicates that legislative change alone is not sufficient to solve the challenges facing the sector in both nations.

The English Private Landlord Survey (EPLS) is an essential resource for understanding the private rented sector in England. Conducted by...

We want to understand renters’ experiences of trying to solve housing problems when their landlord or letting agent will not help.

Rents continue to rise across the UK, albeit at varying rates in different regions.

The TDS Charitable Foundation has published its latest Voice of the Tenant survey, which shows that 35% of private renters are struggling.

The TDS Charitable Foundation has published a report which looks at the barriers that private and social housing tenants face.