Good homes should be the heart of a Welsh recovery plan from COVID-19, says a manifesto published today by Homes for All Cymru, a coalition of the key housing organisations in Wales. It argues that the pandemic has demonstrated the… Read more »
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Temporary increase in eviction notice period for tenants
A temporary increase in the notice period for eviction will provide greater protection from homelessness for tenants in private rented and housing association accommodation in Wales. The change, which comes into force today (Friday), means that unless a tenant is… Read more »
Gwynne Jones retires from Cartrefi Conwy
After starting his career as a temporary rent collector in the 1980s, Gwynne Jones has retired as managing director of Cartrefi Conwy hailed as ‘a legend of the social housing sector in Wales’. Mr Jones joined Cartrefi Conwy after it… Read more »
Housebuilders launch safe working charter
Developers, builders and housing associations have teamed up with the Welsh Government to launch a house building Site Safety Charter to help construction sites reopen in line with latest health and safety guidance. Housebuilders are gradually returning to work after a three-month layoff… Read more »
Land tax holiday extends threshold to £250,000
People buying their main homes in Wales costing less than £250,000 will not pay any tax under temporary measures announced by finance minister Rebecca Evans on Tuesday. The starting threshold for land transaction tax will increase from £180,000 to £250,000… Read more »
Funding confirmed for rural housing enablers in North Wales
Welsh Government has confirmed funding for a key housing service for rural communities in North Wales. Rural housing enablers have played a crucial role in recent years of providing much-needed support and housing opportunities across the region. The enablers work… Read more »
Landlords urged to sign race equality pledges
Tai Pawb is challenging housing providers to adopt a series of race equality pledges to help address systemic racism and inequality. Launching its ‘Deeds Not (Just) Words’ pledge, the housing charity says that long-standing issues affecting Black, Asian and minority… Read more »
Safety first in new framework
A new framework launched last week will support housing associations to achieve and maintain a transparent approach to health and safety matters with their residents. Developed by Community Housing Cymru in partnership with Welsh Government, Safety First in Housing is… Read more »
Act now to avoid surge in evictions, says CIH Cymru
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has published a plan to avoid a spike in evictions when temporary Coronavirus protections for renters end. Working with barrister Liz Davies, CIH Cymru has developed a detailed set of proposals to avoid a… Read more »
‘We will not see people forced back on to the streets’
Housing minister Julie James has announced new funding of up to £20m to help ensure that no-one in emergency shelter during the Coronavirus crisis has to return to the streets or unsuitable accommodation. Over 800 people have been housed since… Read more »