Hettie O'Brien

Hettie O'Brien, a regular Long Read writer and expert on private equity's role in housing, delves into the fierce Danish backlash against Blackstone's housing acquisitions. She reveals how Blackstone transitioned from commercial properties to residential homes post-2008. O'Brien discusses innovative tenant resistance strategies, including the impactful 'Blackstone Law' designed to limit rent hikes. With insights into tenant organization, government interventions, and the tug-of-war between housing policy and investor profits, this narrative shines a light on the complexities of affordable housing.