The challenges of living in Scotland’s private rented sector: Low-income renters’ qualitative experiences

Kim McKee; Tom Simcock; Jennifer Harris

The challenges of living in Scotland’s private rented sector: Low-income renters’ qualitative experiences

Kim McKee, Tom Simcock, Jennifer Harris

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Abstract

This report sets out the findings of the qualitative research element of the Tenants’ priorities for reforming the PRS in Scotland project, undertaken collaboratively with colleagues at the University of Huddersfield (previously Edge Hill University) and CaCHE.

A qualitative element involving focus groups and semi-structured interviews with low-income renters and stakeholders. Two online focus groups (N=7) and 37 remote semi-structured interviews were conducted with low-income renters between October 2021 and April 2022. One focus group (N=8) and one remote semi-structured interview with stakeholder organisations were conducted during November 2021.

The report sets out a number of key challenges faced by low-income renters, across the following themes: (1) Choice, Flexibility and Responsibility in the PRS; (2) Accessing Accommodation and Housing Exclusion; (3) Affordability; (4) Property Conditions and Repairs; (5) Making a Home; (6) Protected Characteristics; and (7) Awareness of Rights and Priorities for Change.

Original language	English
Publisher	UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence
Commissioning body	Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Number of pages	21
Publication status	Published - 30 Sep 2022

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Co-producing solutions to the challenges faced by low-income renters in Scotland
Simcock, T., Marsh, A. & Moore, T., 30 Sep 2022, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. 32 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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Housing challenges faced by low-income and other vulnerable privately renting households: An evidence review
Soaita, A., Simcock, T. & McKee, K., 30 Sep 2022, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. 36 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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Living in Scotland’s private rented sector: A bespoke survey of renters’ experiences
Simcock, T., 30 Sep 2022, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. 49 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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What do lower income tenants in Scotland’s private rented sector want to see from a new Rented Sector? Summary Report
Simcock, T., McKee, K., Marsh, A., Harris, J., Moore, T., Soaita, A. & James, G., 30 Sep 2022, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. 24 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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What do lower income tenants in Scotland's private rented sector want to see from a new Rented Sector: Emergent findings briefing
Simcock, T., McKee, K., Soatia, A., Harris, J., Moore, T., Marsh, A. & James, G., 16 Dec 2021, UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence. 7 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report

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The challenges of living in Scotland’s private rented sector: Low-income renters’ qualitative experiences

Abstract

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Research output

Co-producing solutions to the challenges faced by low-income renters in Scotland

Housing challenges faced by low-income and other vulnerable privately renting households: An evidence review

Living in Scotland’s private rented sector: A bespoke survey of renters’ experiences

What do lower income tenants in Scotland’s private rented sector want to see from a new Rented Sector? Summary Report

What do lower income tenants in Scotland's private rented sector want to see from a new Rented Sector: Emergent findings briefing

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Tenants call for an end to profiteering in the private rented sector

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