The new housing association formed through the merger of Pobl Group and Linc Cymru in April 2024 will be called Codi Group. Codi is the Welsh word for ‘Rise’ and the name recognises the deep-rooted Welsh identity of the new… Read more »
Housing associations
Social landlords urged to be part of the solution for Nation of Sanctuary
The housing crisis will derail the Welsh Government’s goal of being the world’s first Nation of Sanctuary unless engagement from the housing sector is increased , says a new report released from Housing Justice Cymru. The report, We Can’t be… Read more »
Cadwyn joins Newydd in Cadarn Housing Group
Cadwyn Housing Association has officially joined the Cadarn Housing Group [previously called Newydd Group] as a sister organisation to Newydd Housing Association. Both Newydd and Cadwyn will now operate as subsidiaries within the group, marking a significant milestone in the… Read more »
Welsh housing workforce ‘at breaking point’
A new survey highlights the impact of stretched budgets and expanding workload on the housing sector workforce. With many teams reporting to be at breaking point, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Cymru says its latest sector snapshot report reflects widespread… Read more »
Pobl and Linc complete merger
Pobl Group and Linc Cymru have formally completed a merger process to brings together two of Wales’ leading registered social landlords, They say they will form a partnership that will significantly enhance the provision of social housing and care and… Read more »
CHC calls for action on cost of living as more tenants seek help
Housing associations across Wales are calling for urgent action by the UK and Welsh governments to support social housing tenants hit by the continung cost of living crisis. The call comes as Community Housing Cymru (CHC) releases its Ends Won’t… Read more »
United Welsh appoints new group chief executive
Richard Mann will become the new group chief executive of United Welsh from January 2022. Formerly deputy chief executive and group director of operations, his new is seen as pivotal in United Welsh’s growth. The association currently provides over 6,300… Read more »
Pension first for Monmouthshire Housing Association in £85m refinancing deal
Monmouthshire Housing Association (MHA) has struck an £85m deal to refinance its entire loan portfolio, securing £65m from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) in its first direct investment into the UK social housing sector. The PPF’s funding is for 40… Read more »
New to the job- Beth Nicol
New to the job is a feature where we meet people from across the sector who have taken on a new role. If you want to take part email ben.black@bronafon.org.uk What is your… Read more »
Funding deal first for 1,000 homes
Cartrefi Conwy says it has become the first social landlord in Wales to tap into sustainability-linked funding for new homes. Chief executive Andrew Bowden claims the new finance package is a ‘gamechanger’ that will enable the organisation to reach new… Read more »