Making a House a Home, Rental Reform Across the UK: In Conversation with Professor Kim McKee

In the first instalment of our three-part series, "Making a House a Home: Rental Reform Across the UK," we explore the meaning of "home" beyond just a physical dwelling. Join us as we sit down with Professor Kim McKee, a leading housing policy researcher from the University of Stirling.

Professor McKee shares insights from her extensive research, including collaborative work with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Scottish Government. We explore: • The Emotional Significance of Home: Understanding how personalising a living space contributes to identity, security, and well-being. • Challenges Faced by Renters: Discussing obstacles like restrictions on decorating, fears of sudden eviction, and limited rights that prevent tenants from truly settling in. • Impact of Rental Reforms: Analysing how upcoming legislative changes aim to empower tenants, granting them more freedom to make their rented spaces feel like home. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how these reforms could reshape the rental landscape and what it means for tenants striving to create a true home.

Find out more: • Visit the profile of https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/981750. • https://housingevidence.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Low_income_renters_priorities_for_change_scotland_synthesis_report_sept_2022-1.pdf. • Read the article on https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19491247.2021.2019882?src=recsys. • Read the article on https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19491247.2023.2268349.