{"id":6520,"date":"2024-12-11T16:17:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whq.org.uk\/?p=6520"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:17:35","slug":"survey-reveals-key-concerns-for-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whq.org.uk\/2024\/12\/11\/survey-reveals-key-concerns-for-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey reveals key concerns for tenants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new survey of tenants in Wales has revealed a need for action on housing affordability and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPAS Cymru unveiled its Fourth Annual Tenant Pulse Report this week, providing a deep dive into the experiences and priorities of tenants across Wales. The survey, representing 610 voices from diverse sectors, including housing associations, local authorities, supported housing, and private rental\u2014paints a striking picture of the challenges tenants face, particularly over affordability, maintenance, and energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability concerns have surged, with nearly half of tenants (49 per cent) now struggling to pay rent or bills, a sharp rise from 40 per cent last year. Maintenance issues, including the long-standing challenges of damp, mould, and inadequate energy efficiency, remain critical, with 61 per cent of tenants calling for clearer and more responsive maintenance plans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018This report is a clear call for change,\u2019 said Elizabeth Taylor, Policy Lead at TPAS Cymru. \u2018The findings underscore what we have been hearing directly from tenants across Wales: affordability, transparency, and timely maintenance are not just issues\u2014they are barriers to a stable and dignified life. It\u2019s imperative that policymakers and landlords act swiftly and collaboratively to address these priorities.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants also highlighted growing disparity in engagement across housing sectors, with social housing tenants being far more likely to be asked for feedback (87%) compared to private renters (&lt;5%). TPAS Cymru says this engagement gap represents a missed opportunity to address unique needs, especially among younger renters and underrepresented groups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report includes actionable recommendations for housing providers, such as implementing transparent maintenance plans, prioritising energy efficiency improvements, and addressing anti-social behaviour through tenant-led initiatives. It also emphasises the importance of involving tenants in policy development, especially with the Welsh Government\u2019s rent policy consultation on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Wilton, chief executive of TPAS Cymru, said: \u2018We are proud to amplify tenant voices through this comprehensive report. These findings serve as a roadmap for landlords, policymakers, and the Welsh Government to create meaningful and tenant-centred changes. We owe it to the tenants of Wales to ensure their homes are affordable, safe, and suitable for their needs.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full report is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpas.cymru\/pulse\"><strong>www.tpas.cymru\/pulse<\/strong><\/a>, and TPAS Cymru invites all stakeholders to join the conversation to shape a housing landscape in Wales where tenants thrive, not just survive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new survey of tenants in Wales has revealed a need for action on housing affordability and maintenance. 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