homelessconnect.bsky.social
We're on a journey to end homelessness. We represent the NI homelessness sector and amplify voices of people with lived experience. We provide the Home Starter Pack service and FareShare in NI
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You cannot prevent and reduce homelessness without an adequate supply of social and genuinely affordable housing. The Executive has to find a way to see these numbers rise if we are ever going to 'turn the curve'
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"The Causeway Coast Housing Market Area (HMA) recorded the highest half-yearly growth of 11.6%, with rents rising to £810. In Derry HMA, average rent increased to £792, up 10.6% over six months. The Strabane HMA recorded the highest percentage increase, surging by 23.6% to £628." 4/4 (p19) 🧵
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"In Belfast the affordability crisis has deepened for the lowest-income renters, with lower quartile rent now accounting for 49.8% of lower quartile income... This suggests that... Belfast has seen worsening conditions for its most financially vulnerable renters" (p21) 3/4 🧵
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"Tenant affordability remains a critical issue, with median rent now consuming 40% of median household income across NI. Lower-income renters face the greatest burden and financial strain, particularly in Belfast, where lower quartile rents consume 44.3% of lower quartile income" (p27) 2/4 🧵
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Loss of private rented housing is the third highest cause of homelessness presentations in NI, with 2,651 households presenting as homeless for this reason in 2024. The rapid rise in rents is a significant factor leading to this reality
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@kelmba.bsky.social was elected as the new Chair of #apghomelessness with Colm Gildernew MLA elected as Vice-Chair.
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The APG also elected a new Chairperson following the resignation of Ciara Ferguson MLA. Following a party reshuffle, Ciara determined it was best to stand down. Thanks were expressed to her for all of her hard work and commitment since 2022.