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 »
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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 »
Second homes face huge increase in council tax
Local authorities will be able to charge 300 per cent council tax premiums on second homes and apply new tax rules for holiday lets under Welsh Government plans to ensure people can find an affordable home in the place they… Read more »
Call for new law to boost community-led housing
Wales Co-operative Centre is calling for a series of reforms including new legislation to help community groups deliver perpetually affordable housing in their local areas. The proposed changes would give community organisations a statutory first right of refusal over assets… Read more »
Final Budget includes extra £18m for housing alongside cost of living package
The Welsh Government’s final Budget for 2022/23 includes an extra £18 million for two housing schemes as well as the £330 million cost of living package revealed two weeks ago. Details published today (March 1) include an additional £10 million… Read more »