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Housing Rights
@housingrightsni.bsky.social
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
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our #PRS25 Conference! 🎉

We’re grateful to our incredible speakers who travelled near and far to share their expertise, and to each of our workshop facilitators for delivering such engaging, thought-provoking sessions.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Housing Rights is #HIRING! 📣

If you have experience in policy and public affairs work, including lobbying or have relevant experience in providing housing advice, this job could be right for you.

Apply now:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/about-us/careers/policy-officer
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎉 Break-out rooms announcement! 🎉

You'll hear from:
• Department for Communities: Consultation session on extended notice to quit periods
• Landlord Registration Scheme: An overview of the Landlord Registration Scheme
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme: Tenancy deposit protection - what you need to know
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Political panel announcement📣

Colm Gildernew MLA, Sinn Féin, will join us for our political panel at our annual Private Rented Sector Conference.
The panel discussion will focus on the future of the private rented sector in Northern Ireland.

⏰Not long to go until #PRS25!
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’re proud to share another impactful outcome, where we prevented someone from losing their home.

Every day, we help people who are facing homelessness and having issues with their housing.

For more information on our services, visit www.housingrights.org.uk.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Housing Rights is #HIRING! 📣

If you have experience in policy and public affairs work, including lobbying or have relevant experience in providing housing advice, this job could be right for you.

Apply now:
https://www.housingrights.org.uk/about-us/careers/policy-officer
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Speaker announcement📣
Jordan Buchanan, Chief Executive of PropertyPal will speak at next weeks Private Rented Sector Conference!

Jordans presentation will focus on the state of renting and he will give us an update on the current housing market for 2025/26.

We'll see you all next week for #PRS25!
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Speaker announcement📣

Kevin Cunningham, founder of Ireland Thinks, will speak at our Private Rented Sector Conference next week!

Only 1 week to go, can't wait to see you all there!📣
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Do you work with homeowners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments?

At Housing Rights, we are here to help! Our expert advisers can guide them through the next steps and help them stay in their home.

📞To speak with an adviser, call 02890245640.
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are experiencing technical difficulties with our website.
We apologise for any inconvience this may cause.

📞If you need advice and wish to speak to an adviser, contact our helpline on 028 9024 5640.

We will update our socials when our website is back up and running.
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Do you deliver training as part of your job?

Build your presentation skills with 'Training for trainers'!

This course is split over the course of 2 days 📅
You'll have the opportunity to gain a Level 3 OCN accreditation.

Book now:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/housingrights/1499965
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
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
📣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-2025-1
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November 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
💬 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
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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
📣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
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
📣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
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣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
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM