It’s time to turn the tide on empty homes in Wales and new, community-led approaches could help. That’s the conclusion of a new report that argues the Covid-19 pandemic has starkly demonstrated the urgent need for safe and decent homes… Read more »
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Here for homes
The Coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the importance of home and highlighted the inequalities faced by people living in poor quality housing. Where we live has never been more important to how we live. At Community Housing Cymru, we believe… Read more »
Boost for social housing retrofit programme
Welsh Government has added another £10m to its plans for a decarbonisation retrofit programme that it hopes will transform social housing across Wales, boost the economy and open the door to a new Welsh industry. Backed with almost £20m, the… Read more »
Jason Wroe steps up at Newydd
Jason Wroe will take over the role of chief executive at Newydd Group when Paul Roberts retires at the end of October. Jason has been housing director at Newydd since October 2003 but has worked in the social housing sector… Read more »
Call to address flooring in new lets
Social landlords in Wales are being urged to tackle the lack of flooring provision in newly-let accommodation following new research into its impact on tenants. Currently, it is common practice for landlords to let accommodation without providing furnishings, including carpets… Read more »
Welfare team secures £1m for tenants
A housing association’s welfare team has secured an additional £1 million in household income for its tenants over the last year. A report from Grŵp Cynefin also highlighted that for every £1 it spent on the service, there was a… Read more »
Time to fill the evidence gap
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has launched a campaign for a Welsh Housing Survey with support from across the housing sector. Chris Norris explains. Anybody who has watched the on-going legislative proceedings for the possession reform Bill going through… Read more »
Survey reveals scale of housing problems in lockdown
Shelter Cymru has launches a new campaign highlighting the extent to which people have suffered during Covid-19 lockdown in homes that do not meet their basic needs. Online survey data released today shows how poor quality housing affects people’s health… Read more »
Welsh Government launches loan scheme for struggling renters
A new loan scheme for private tenants struggling with rent arrears because of Covid-19 launches in Wales today (October 7). Billed as the first of its kind in the UK, the £8 million Welsh Government Tenancy Saver Loan scheme will… Read more »
Research shows housing support saves money and improves lives
Housing support services deliver gross annual savings of £300 million to public services in Wales, according to new research published by Cymorth Cymru. The savings come from preventing homelessness, easing pressure on health and social care, and reducing interaction with… Read more »