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posted on Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Our letter to CEOs: A Call for Transparency – Voluntary Flood Risk Disclosure

Today (12th February) we have written to the Chief Executives of every Housing Association in Wales, along with the Senior Leaders in Local Authorities which still retain homes. 


posted on Monday, 09 December 2024

Our Letter to the First Minister

Today, we wrote to the First Minister of Wales, calling for urgent action to reform planning rules for heat pumps


posted on Monday, 18 November 2024

5 things tenants are saying right now

The following reflects tenant voices who gave their views at our conference. We felt their frustrations needed to be shared.


posted on Friday, 25 October 2024

The Right to Adequate Housing in Wales

On Thursday, 24th October, the Welsh Government launched the Consultation on the White Paper on securing a path towards Adequate Housing, including Fair Rents and Affordability. 


posted on Wednesday, 04 September 2024

TPAS Cymru statement on the publication of the final report into the Grenfell Tower tragedy

TPAS Cymru statement on the publication of the final report into the Grenfell Tower tragedy.


posted on Monday, 02 September 2024

Our third annual Tenant Pulse Report on Rent Setting, Service Charges and Affordability is now live!

Our most recent Tenant Pulse of 2024, our survey on Rent, Service Charges and Affordability, focuses on the need for more transparency in social housing in Wales


posted on Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Understanding governance: my Pathway to Board experience

When I joined the Pathway to Board program, I didn’t realise it would be such a personal journey. It wasn’t just about leadership—it was about discovering my voice and understanding how I could make a difference.

 


posted on Friday, 02 February 2024

Should landlords have to provide references from former tenants?

What do you think?


posted on Thursday, 23 November 2023

Our response to the 2023 Autumn Statement proposed reforms

Our response to the 2023 Autumn Statement proposed reforms


posted on Friday, 07 January 2022

4 big digital issues that tenant engagement needs to consider in 2022

For some time now, digital has been changing how we interact within our communities and the pandemic has accelerated this even further.  In this blog I want to focus on the 4 key areas that need to be reflected in all our engagement strategies


posted on Friday, 10 September 2021

Opinion: How ITV has forced social housing to take a hard look at itself

‘Surviving Squalor: Britain’s Housing Shame’ is a must watch for anyone with an interest in social housing.  


posted on Tuesday, 03 November 2020

Does your accommodation pass the TikTok test?

With regard to tenants, renting & engagement, we’ve noticed 3 compelling themes emerging from predominantly younger people who are private renting.


posted on Sunday, 02 August 2020

Installing a Drinking Water Fountain - what you need to know

For under £5k, your community could have an amazing community asset


posted on Monday, 22 June 2020

Why tenants and landlords need to start talking about service charges.

Service Charges: Covid-19 has meant some services not being delivered but other costs rising. Landlords need to have open and transparent conversations with tenants.


posted on Tuesday, 07 April 2020

5 steps to Health and Well-being during social isolation

We’re all familiar with the 5 steps to health and well-being: Learn; Take notice; Connect; Give, and Be active: in the past, TPAS Cymru has suggested ways of incorporating these steps into Tenant/Community Involvement activities.


posted on Monday, 02 March 2020

New Rented Homes Bill? – an easy two page summary

New Renting Homes (Amendment): (Wales) Bill?– an easy summary 


posted on Thursday, 19 December 2019

Rent Policy Settlement Response

On the 18th December 2019, Welsh Government published a five-year rent policy settlement which provides greater certainty for the sector and, to some extent, tenants.


posted on Friday, 06 December 2019

Things I learnt when starting up a Facebook group

If you are thinking of setting up a Facebook group, here are my top tips from my own experiences.


posted on Wednesday, 11 September 2019

The Truth About Shared Ownership

There is no arguing that Help to Buy has helped many people onto the property ladder (including myself) as well as helping property developers to buy a few yachts with their £1.09 billion profits; but this hasn’t come without its issues.


posted on Friday, 24 May 2019

Living with Dignity - Let's offer homes not houses

Yes we need to build affordable houses as we simply don’t have enough but I argue that these houses must be homes. People need to feel dignity and respect in their home and this means providing flooring.


posted on Monday, 13 May 2019

What We Think About The Affordable Housing Review Recommendations

Over the last 13 months, a panel of experts have been gathering evidence to examine whether more can be done to increase the supply of affordable housing in Wales through maximizing the resources available. This is what we think. 


posted on Tuesday, 16 April 2019

Section 21 in under 1 minute

Confused by Section 21 coverage in the news.
Here is a <1min summary of what it means 
 

posted on Thursday, 04 April 2019

‘For Profit’ Housing Associations and Wales

For Profit housing is growing in England – what does it mean for Wales? 


posted on Monday, 18 March 2019

My thoughts after doing the Rent Smart Wales training

David reviews the RentSmart Wales training for Landlords & Agents and what he would like to see changed


posted on Monday, 14 January 2019

Addressing the Challenge for Single Parents in Social Housing

Single parents are twice as likely to live in poverty than coupled parents and are more likely to experience loneliness, isolation and stigma. The challenges they face cannot go unnoticed. See what single parents suggest for social housing providers to ensure positive change. 


 

 


posted on Thursday, 13 December 2018

Why the Private Rental Sector Needs More Attention

Shocking findings from our recent Tenant Pulse survey 


posted on Thursday, 11 October 2018

15 H&S recommendations that Boards need to follow

Regulation report for health and safety identifies a need for tenant engagemen


posted on Wednesday, 03 October 2018

Generation Rent & Rent Poverty in Wales

The BBC published an interactive map that shows the scale of the problem facing young people trying to rent.


posted on Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Affordable Housing Supply Review and Tackling loneliness and isolation in Wales

TPAS Cymru's Engagement and Policy Officer invites views on tackling loneliness and isolation.


posted on Friday, 21 September 2018

Affordable Housing Supply Consultation - Our Response

TPAS Cymru's Engagement & Policy Officer Elizabeth talks about our response to the Affordable Housing Supply Consultation.


posted on Thursday, 15 February 2018

Is Tenant Participation mainstreamed in your organisation?

Is Tenant Participation mainstreamed and 'at the heart' of your organisation?


posted on Wednesday, 06 December 2017

let’s all make our communications more accessible

In 2018, let’s all make our communications more accessible. Here are 4 simple steps.


posted on Sunday, 19 November 2017

Is Airbnb’s purchase of Accomable a good thing for people with disabilities?

Over my Sunday lunch, I've been mulling over whether it’s a good or bad thing?


posted on Wednesday, 20 September 2017

100 days on from the Grenfell tragedy

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - 100 days on from the Grenfell tragedy.

posted on Wednesday, 23 August 2017

Why can’t all hotel rooms be accessible?

Why can’t all hotel rooms be accessible?  Our Director calls for greater progress on hotel accessibility


posted on Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Joey Deacon’s life, his birthday and his impact on me

Today is the anniversary of the birth of Joey Deacon who was someone I’ve come to greatly admire and whose book greatly influenced me


posted on Monday, 08 May 2017

Co-production Network for Wales opens for membership

If you are involved with tenant participation and engagement you will have probably considered the advantages of using co-production techniques in co-designing new services.  Co-production scored highly in our new Guide to Tenant Participation that TPAS Cymru recently produced and some great work is happening in Housing using Co-production.  NPT Homes are certainly one organisation that have seen great benefit.


posted on Monday, 08 May 2017

Co-production Network for Wales opens for membership

If you are involved with tenant participation and engagement you will have probably considered the advantages of using co-production techniques in co-designing new services.  Co-production scored highly in our new Guide to Tenant Participation that TPAS Cymru recently produced and some great work is happening in Housing using Co-production.  NPT Homes are certainly one organisation that have seen great benefit.


posted on Tuesday, 01 November 2016

The real reason to go and see ‘I Daniel Blake’

Our Director David Wilton sets out why ‘I Daniel Blake’ film is a must see

 

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07 April 25
New Vacancy: Engagement Officer (North)
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Missed Out? Catch Up
31 March 25
Our Fifth Annual Tenant Pulse on Affordable Warmth & Energy Efficiency is Now Live!
19 March 25
Supporting Private Renters: sharing the tenant voice on no-fault evictions
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Supporting Private Renters: sharing the tenant voice on no-fault evictions
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