Understanding Service Charge Strikes: A Growing Crisis in the Housing Sector
The housing sector in the UK is facing a perfect storm. With ever-increasing service charges, poor repairs, and ongoing delays in maintenance, residents are being pushed to their limits. In Episode 21 of the Housing Sector Podcast, I sat down with Suz from the Social Housing Action Campaign (SHAC) to discuss this critical issue and the growing calls for service charge strikes. This blog explores what service charge strikes are, why they are being considered, and what they mean for residents and housing associations alike.
The Service Charge: Understanding the What, Why, and How.
In this blog post, we will delve into the issue of service charges from a housing association tenant's perspective. We will explore ways in which housing associations can reduce costs, examine the impact of service charge increases on tenants, and discuss why tenants may feel they are not receiving value for money.