{"title":"Vicky Spratt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Vicky Spratt collection, an insightful exploration into the intricate world of housing in contemporary society. Vicky Spratt is not only a talented author but also a committed journalist, known for her profound ability to blend hard-hitting facts with engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eTenants\u003c\/em\u003e, a powerful book that delves into the challenges faced by renters in the UK housing market. Spratt draws on a wealth of research and personal stories to illuminate the systemic issues that impact so many lives today. Her writing is both accessible and deeply informative, making complex housing issues understandable and relatable for readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection falls under the Education \u0026amp; Reference category, providing readers with valuable knowledge and a greater understanding of important socio-economic issues. Whether you're a student, a professional in the field, or simply someone interested in the complexities of modern housing, Vicky Spratt's works offer an enlightening and compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tenants-by-vicky-spratt-9781788161282","title":"Tenants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony is facing eviction instead of enjoying retirement; Limarra isn't 'homeless enough' to get help from the council; and for Kelly and her asthmatic son Morgan, another new rented house is a matter of life and death. This is twenty-first century Britain, where millions are trying to build lives in privately rented accommodation, which creates profit for landlords but not safe and stable homes for tenants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fierce and moving account tells their stories, and the story of how we built a housing system where homelessness is a constant threat. Award-winning housing journalist Vicky Spratt traces decades of bad decisions to show how and why the British dream of homeownership has withered and the safety net of social housing has unravelled. She has spent years talking with those on the frontline all around the country. Here, she illuminates the ways this national emergency cuts across generations, class and education and is devastating our health, destroying communities, and transforming the social, economic and political landscape beyond recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is not irreversible. The Covid-19 pandemic showed that radical action is possible, and there are real steps we can take to give everyone the chance of a good home. This urgent, groundbreaking book leads the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552299307244,"sku":"9781788161282","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18141863482824.jpg?v=1750034416"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vicky-spratt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}