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Orange backdrop reading Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter

Greater Manchester Combined Authority launches new scheme to create better landlords

By Anja Jungmayr | 3 July 2025News

Greater Manchester Combined Authority have officially launched their GM Good Landlord Charter (GLC), in a bid to increase the quality of rented accommodation across the city region.

Protesters holding signs outside the Manchester Civil Justice Centre on a gloomy day

St Peter’s Square camp eviction hearing 13 January 2025

By Jason Ioannou | 15 January 2025News

The red tents in St. Peter’s Square have been there for 10 months now, and the council want them gone. Their time may be up, depending on the outcome of a possession hearing.

Ardwick residents carrying protest signs gather in a group outside Manchester Town Hall

Ardwick triumphs against the Monster – for now

By Danny Moran | 21 December 2023News

Brunswick estate residents celebrate stay of execution as council planning committee resolves to inspect £450m Upper Brook Street development site

Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) logo, consisting of three white chevrons on a black background pointing upwards in an arrow formation, surrounded by a circle of text spelling out the organisation's name.

Greater Manchester Tenants Union: two years of successful campaigns and fighting for housing rights

By Katie Johnson | 29 December 2022Features

Over two-fifths (45%) of England’s private renters have been victims of illegal behaviour from a landlord or letting agent. Greater Manchester Tenants Union (GMTU) have spent the past two years fighting for renters’ rights so that everyone has access to an affordable, secure and decent home.

A waiting crowd gathers outside Manchester Cathedral for the Enough is Enough rally.

Manchester says: Enough is Enough

By Alice Toomer-McAlpine, Eddie Toomer-McAlpine | 1 September 2022News

Enough Is Enough campaign launches in Manchester with thousands joining together to hear rousing speeches from union leaders, MPs and community groups.

airbnb logo over Manchester

Airbnb listings in Manchester grew 226% in four years, report says

By Alex King | 21 December 2021News

At least 55% of all Manchester Airbnb listings are owned by landlords with more than one property, according to the report.

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