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Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 – 15:00

Latest member question: complaints process

I would like to ask members if any organisations have a time limit for a customer to escalate a complaint to Stage 2 of their complaints process? Can you help? Let us know below.

andrewtolley | Monday, 12 Feb 2024 – 11:35

Latest member question: Decent Homes 2 – internals

Hello, I’m reaching out to the members to ask about preparedness for Decent Homes 2 and any learning/actions/best practice regarding internal items within homes. I am particularly interested to find out if there are any … Read more

Ann-Marie Rogers | Monday, 05 Feb 2024 – 16:08

Latest member question: risk assessments

Hi I hope you can help, I am looking at reviewing our safeguarding procedures and Vulnerable person procedures, would anyone mind sharing their procedures and risk assessments. I am interested about managing the risk of … Read more

Suzy Histon | Monday, 05 Feb 2024 – 10:19

Latest member question: Universal Credit migration

A member is putting plans in place and would be interested to know how you are approaching your comms plans and what level of support you are offering residents with this. Can you help? Let … Read more

Suzy Histon | Thursday, 25 Jan 2024 – 10:10

Latest member question: secure methods of payment

So they can align their reporting, a member would like clarification on what you would classify as a secure method of payment. Would you include: Direct Debit APA Standing Order Housing Benefit. Can you help? … Read more

Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 23 Jan 2024 – 10:32

Latest member question: valuation tools

A member would be interested who know what valuation tool others use for setting affordable rents. Can you help? Let us know below.

Suzy Histon | Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 – 10:25

Latest member question: forfeiture process

A member is reviewing their forfeiture process and would be grateful of some inspiration. Unfortunately a leaseholder had to go into a care home several years ago and is not engaging. The local authority have … Read more

Suzy Histon | Monday, 08 Jan 2024 – 11:45

Latest member question: sending rent increase letters electronically

A member would be interested to hear from anyone who sends their rent increase notification letters by email and how you approach this in your tenancy agreements. If you can help, please let us know … Read more

Suzy Histon | Monday, 08 Jan 2024 – 11:38

Welsh Housing Quality Standard

What do you think of the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard? How does it compare with the work you already do to maintain and improve homes? HQN will be publishing a briefing on the WHQS … Read more

Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 – 12:48

Latest member question: garage inspections

A member is reviewing their approach to garage management, particularly inspections. They’d be interested in speaking to other local authorities about their good practice. If you can help, please let us know below.