Woonopstand

Exactly one year ago, a coalition of more than 15 solidarity (housing) action groups organized the Housing Revolt in Rotterdam. For the first time in almost 40 years, a wave of housing protests swept through the country and the housing crisis returned to the political and social agenda. Under the motto 'Houses

As a result of unprecedented high inflation, rising energy and rent prices, and significantly more expensive groceries, a huge number of people are looking forward to a tough winter. Sky-high energy bills threaten to push them into financial difficulties or debt. The affordability problems that many people have been experiencing for a long time are exacerbated by a decrease in

The National Performance Agreements on the social rental sector that are currently being drawn up are based on further marginalization of the social rental sector. The agreements are not only insufficient to strengthen public housing, but even lead to further flexibilization of rent and deterioration of the position of tenants. On June 30

On Sunday, June 19, 2022, tens of thousands of people will take to the streets to demand fair climate policies — exactly 30 years after the first climate conference. While politicians keep talking, we take action. Make sure you are there and join the Woonopstandblok! For a radically equal living environment

11,000 homes are demolished every year, even though the housing shortage is so great. Many spend years on waiting lists for social housing, and in the purchasing sector it often results in a bidding war where most people lose, and 1 person 'wins' by putting down too much money.

PRESS RELEASE

The Hague, 13 May 2022

Intense conversation about Residential Revolt with the Minister of Housing: “It is incomprehensible that the Minister is allowing rents to rise; Residential uprising calls on tenants to participate en masse in the 'We refuse the rent increase' campaign