What Do I Mean by the Echo Chamber?
I didn’t coin the phrase echo chamber — but the moment I heard it, something clicked. It put words to something I’ve been feeling for years in the housing sector. It’s not just that residents are being ignored; it’s that a closed loop of professionals are talking to each other, validating each other, and shaping public narratives without ever meaningfully engaging with the people actually living through the housing crisis.
That’s what I mean by the echo chamber. And it’s a serious imbalance.
Shared Ownership Resources: Championing the interests of shared owners and homebuyers
I had a fascinating video interview with Sue Phillips (FCCA), the founder of Shared Ownership Resources, and I’m happy to share the insights gained from our conversation. First and foremost, I want to express our gratitude to Sue for sparing her valuable time and shedding light on the incredible work she's been doing.
Risk of Merging
In recent years, we have seen a trend of UK housing associations merging to form larger providers. While the aim of these mergers is often to improve efficiency, increase resources, and deliver better services to tenants, there are also significant pitfalls to consider.
The Messiah Complex, and the Missionary Position.
Does the housing sector have a ‘messiah complex’? Shared owner, Ben Jenkins, explains why he’s fed up with the missionary position…