Book description
When landlords always win and renters pay the price, what can be done?Housing means prosperity and security for some; poverty, precarity and sickness for others. More people live in private rented accommodation than ever before, and rents rise without apparent reason. Homes are smaller every year, and nearly 20 per cent of tenants live in hazardous conditions. Homelessness is at a new high. Yet the government’s only solution is to promote homeownership.Against Landlords shows that this crisis is not the product of happenstance or political incompetence. Government policy has intentionally split British citizens into homeowners and renters, two classes set on very different financial paths. In the UK, one out of every twenty-one adults is a landlord, and it is this group, and those who aspire to join it, represented by the political class.In his radical new interpretation of the housing crisis, lawyer Nick Bano explains how this environment set the conditions for the Grenfell Tower fire and how it means a life of anxiety for the nation’s renters. It is a problem that stretches far beyond London and one inherently racist in nature.Building more housing is not the solution. It is firstly a problem of the law, Bano argues, and reforms must sweep away the landlordism at the heart of the housing crisis and British political life.
Shady Lady
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Good-lookin’
This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks hassle-free. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is a marvel. Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. A wonderful performance! The narrator captured the mood of the book perfectly, making it easy to visualize each scene. The audio quality was crisp, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish.
Lope Lope
ListenBook's user-friendly design and compatibility with different formats have made it my go-to app. This app's playback controls and features make it a breeze to customize my listening experience. No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits. The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Bones
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Prof. Smirk
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Steel Solstice
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Napoleonic Haze
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Guncap Slingbad
Navigating audiobooks with ease – this app's design is user-centric. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable.
X-Dew
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MuseMaster
The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The app is so intuitive. I didn’t even need to read the instructions. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
LoreLoomer
Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app.
Geneva Cuffs
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Prof. Screw
The app's customization options allow me to tailor the listening experience to my liking. Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to create curated listening experiences for different moods and settings.
Breezy Mustang
ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Mad Robin
⏰ Maximizing my time with efficient features – this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. 📚⏳ Chapters make it so easy to pick up where I left off. No more hunting around.
Wildcat Talent
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. No need for file conversion is a game-changer. Love using ListenBook on my iPhone. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Star Sword
Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. 💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience.
Venom Charms
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. This app is a boon for book lovers who are always on the go. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly.
RedFeet
This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Say goodbye to monotony – this app's diverse format support and intuitive controls have turned my daily activities into thrilling audiobook adventures. 📱🔊 As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. 🌟🎧 Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Electric Saturn
Listening to audiobooks has become my ultimate way to unwind after a long day. Noise reduction and voice tone adjustment are excellent additions. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience