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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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 »
Right to housing at heart of CIH Cymru manifesto for Senedd election
CIH Cymru launches its Back Housing 2021 today outlining the policy ideas all political parties in Wales are being asked to include in their commitment to the Welsh public in campaigning towards and beyond the Welsh Parliament election next April…. Read more »
Look out for the new WHQ
Out soon in print and online, the new issue of WHQ focuses on some serious subjects in turbulent times. In addition to the continuing impact of Covid-19 on everyone connected with housing, we look in depth at work to tackle… 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 »
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 »
Money is not a dirty word – greed is
In the final blog by students who attended the Wales Housing Research Conference 2020, Naomii Thomas reflects on the role of the private rented sector. The conference did as it promised and delivered excellent insight into a wide range of… Read more »
Language and organisational culture
In the third in our series of blogs by housing students who attended the Wales Housing Research Conference 2020, Hannah Rowson reflects on cultural change and why minding our language matters. Attending the 2020 Wales Housing Research Conference, I had… Read more »
Coronavirus repayment holiday for Help to Buyers
Welsh Government is introducing a temporary three-month interest repayment holiday for interest bearing Help to Buy Wales customers who may suffer financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. The announcement by housing minister Julie James means customers who… Read more »