New planning restrictions on second homes will be introduced by the end of the summer under proposals laid out by the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. First minister Mark Drakeford and Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price held a joint press… Read more »
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New fire safety support scheme launches
Leaseholders in Wales who are facing significant financial hardship over fire safety issues can apply for a new Welsh Government support scheme from today (Monday June 27). The Leaseholder Support Scheme, the first of its kind in the UK, will… Read more »
Next steps for housing skills
Tenant expertise should be at forefront of the green skills challenge, says a new report from CIH Cymru and Aico. The sector insight report engaged a wide range of professionals to understand skills linked to delivering on some of the… Read more »
New issue of WHQ out now
The cost of living crisis and the impacts of the pandemic are the twin themes of the Spring 2022 issue of WHQ. The magazine is available as a PDF and as an online edition for subscribers, who also have full… Read more »
Almost half of Welsh households now in fuel poverty
Up to 45 per cent of households in Wales – and almost all of those on the lowest incomes – could be in fuel poverty following the energy price cap increase this month, according to new estimates for Welsh Government…. Read more »
Applications for building safety support scheme to open in June
Climate change minister Julie James has revealed the first details of a new Leaseholder Support Scheme to help people who are struggling financially and unable to sell their properties because of escalating costs associated with fire safety issues. Her pledge… Read more »
Fears that legislative window could increase evictions
Shelter Cymru is warning about a surge in evictions of private renters in Wales as coronavirus restrictions come to an end. The charity fears that some private landlords and agents will see a four-month legislative window between this week and… Read more »
Local election candidates urged to Think Housing
Candidates for the local government elections in May are being urged to Think Housing. As part of its ‘Local Homes, Local Delivery’ work, Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Cymru is calling on candidates to champion five pledges both in the… Read more »
Grŵp Cynefin outlines vision for Canolfan Lleu health and well-being scheme
Grŵp Cynefin has published a vision document detailing plans for a major £38 million health and well-being scheme in Penygroes, Gwynedd. The housing association is leading on the ambitious project, provisionally called Canolfan Lleu, with partners Gwynedd Council, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health… Read more »
Campaign to end discrimination against tenants on benefits
More than one in three private landlords in Wales are potentially breaking the law by discriminating against tenants receiving benefits, according to new research from Shelter Cymru. The housing charity launches a campaign this week to let landlords and tenants… Read more »