Deepa Mistry on launching a petition after her housing provider ignored calls for action, leaving her trapped between two unsuitable homes.

Zoë Garbett on London’s housing crisis — from service charge scandals to silenced residents — and why honesty, regulation, and reform can’t wait.

Melissa Vassiliou on unsafe homes, developer “phoenixing,” and the striking parallels between Australia’s housing crisis and the UK’s.

Joe Halewood on how benefit cuts are making “affordable housing” unaffordable — and the eviction-to-homelessness cycle trapping families.

Simon Reay of Rubixx on resident-focused housing tech, breaking down barriers to innovation, and challenging sector gatekeeping.

Amber shares how she and her neighbours sacked their managing agent, took control of their block, cut costs, and improved services.

Welsh Cladiators campaigners on building safety failures, leasehold injustice, and the united fight for safe, decent homes in Wales.

Martin Donkin on Coniston House’s rooftop extension disaster, unsafe living conditions, and the residents’ fight for accountability.

Paul Smith on why home adaptations are about more than ramps—promoting dignity, independence, and real action in accessible housing.

Frances Kneller on the gap between housing leadership and lived reality, from missing flooring to the long-term impact of Right to Buy.

Lisa Malyon on founding Mums Versus Mould, the health impact of damp homes, and empowering families to fight for safe, healthy housing.

Matt Lismore on unsafe balconies at Weavers Quarter, the fight for accountability, and why resident advocacy is vital for housing safety reform.

Steve Day honours Amanda Walker’s legacy, exposing deadly building defects and calling for urgent reform through the Building Safety Scheme.

Giles Grover on unsafe buildings, the cladding scandal, and why leaseholders shouldn’t pay for decades of fire safety and policy failures.

Jakia Begum on fighting soaring charges, flawed accounts, and a tribunal battle to make “affordable housing” truly affordable.

Claire Donovan of End Furniture Poverty on why every home needs the basics—and how furnished tenancies can cut costs and transform lives.

Suz Muna on why the UK needs a National Tenants and Residents Union to unite voices, provide legal support, and fight rising rents and service charges.

Paul Kershaw on housing’s shift from tenant-focused care to investor-driven priorities, union disputes, and the impact of mergers on residents.

Jennie Ferrigno BEM on leading with empathy, championing tenant voices, and showing why residents belong at the heart of housing leadership.

Dan Bruce exposes the defects, legal threats, and systemic failures that turned his Camden luxury flat into a housing nightmare.

Elizabeth Taylor on why social housing should include flooring—examining the human, financial, and environmental costs of bare concrete homes.

Insley Ettienne on why mediation can resolve housing disputes faster, cheaper, and with less damage to tenant-provider relationships than litigation.

Lara Oyedele on housing associations’ shift from charity to finance-led bodies, the rise of activism, and how the sector can reconnect with its roots.

Lara Oyedele on the personal cost of speaking out in housing, diversity gaps in leadership, and why change needs to start at the top.

Simon Bernstein on tackling empathy fatigue, supporting “accidental managers,” and building a customer-first culture across housing organisations.

Sharon Brady-Wardrope of Forth Housing shares why smaller housing associations may excel in tenant satisfaction and resident-focused service.

Ebrahim Goolamally explains how to check your service charge, challenge errors, and protect your rights as a tenant or leaseholder.

With Jacqueline Parkes, we explore antisocial behaviour in housing—eviction, support, mental health, and the responsibility to protect communities.

Suz Muna joins us to unpack the service charge crisis, its risks for residents, and what tenants can do to challenge rising costs and poor services.

Violet Barling shares how her Hoard Halt program helps residents tackle hoarding, improving well-being and reducing long-term costs for housing providers.

Sarah Wilson joins us to question whether housing surveys drive change, and how to capture feedback from all residents—not just the happiest or angriest.

Josh McDonald of Trust Hire Recruitment on attracting fresh talent, modernising workplace culture, and building stronger teams in housing.

Suz Muna of SHAC joins us to discuss empty homes, rising rents, and uniting tenants to challenge the imbalance of power in social housing.

Gerraint Oakley of Platform Housing on skills shortages, modular homes, and the challenges threatening the UK’s 1.5 million new homes target.

We explore emotional intelligence, communication, and middle management’s role in boosting resident satisfaction and team morale in housing.

Greg Reed, CEO of Places for People, shares how fresh leadership, repair investment, and apprenticeships are improving homes and resident engagement.

Episode 13 exposes the PR spin in housing—covering Section 106 deals, financial losses, property sell-offs, and the need for real transparency.

Laura Young shares practical asset management strategies to help housing providers plan ahead, cut costs, and create sustainable, well-maintained homes.

Our 10-episode review tackles censorship, overcharging, failing CEOs, and Clair Southgate’s eviction—plus SHAC’s fight for fairness in housing.

Suz Muna joins us to expose political ties in housing—covering Gavin Barwell, ex-ministers turned MPs, and SHAC’s protests against service charge abuse.

Clair Southgate faces losing her home after 20 years. We uncover the human cost of GreenSquareAccord’s decisions and call for compassion in housing.

We back Bayo Dosunmu and investigate UK housing rent and service charge overcharging—naming providers, cases, and advice for tenants fighting back.

Episode 6 asks if housing success is built on failure—covering service charge abuse, neglected properties, and the real cost of poor sector priorities.

Suz Muna of SHAC joins us to unpack housing manifestos, the service charge scandal, and how tenant pickets are building a network of empowered residents.

Episode 4 examines overextended housing leaders, poor repair standards, and the struggles of undervalued frontline staff—calling for real sector accountability.

Episode 3 tackles censorship, Pride Month virtue signalling, Grenfell silence, and housing awards protests—plus the launch of our Housing Sector Awards.

Episode 2 exposes raw sewage flooding, service charge abuse, and CEO conflicts of interest in UK housing. Featuring SHAC’s fight for tenant rights.

Why I launched The Housing Sector Podcast — creating an honest, safe space for residents and housing professionals to be heard.