With the increasing cost and unpredictability of privately renting a property, affordable rented housing is in constant demand by working families, those who've retired and many more.
From April 2017 to March 2020 we developed almost 600 new affordable homes. We have investment plans to build another 600 affordable homes across Wiltshire, Mendip, Bath and surrounding areas by the end of 2023. These new affordable homes are for social rent, affordable rent and share ownership.
These properties will provide a stable and affordable home for people.
We work with a number of partners and local councils in developing new homes.
Whilst most of our new homes help to increase our social housing stock, any profits made from the sale of homes on the open market, are reinvested into future developments.
Shared ownership is a great way to get a foot on the housing ladder. Visit our shared ownership pages for more information.
'*Customer reminder* This year is a 53-week year
As a customer, you pay your rent on a weekly basis. Normally there are 52 Mondays in the year when your rent is due.
However, every five or six years, including 2024/25, there are 53 Mondays in the year, which means 53 rent payment days instead of the usual 52. This additional week makes up for a shortfall in days that occurred in the previous standard accounting years, i.e., 52 weeks x 7 only equals 364 days, not 365 days.
More details about how this affects your rent charges can be found on our website: ecs.page.link/Bx4U9
If you claim the housing element of Universal Credit, don’t forget to update your new rent via your UC portal.
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Does that mean next year is a 51 week year?
Note to all universal credit does NOT cover that extra week, so you ll have to find it out of your own pocket.
Good luck to our group development director, Paul Walsh, and everyone else taking part in tonight's SleepOutDoorway Wiltshireshire. You're all supporting such vital work and we know the charity, and those they support, will hugely appreciate your involvement.
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Well done Paul 👏🏼
Good luck paul!
Good luck Paul!! 🤩
Thinking of you tonight Paul ☂️💧
Good Luck Paul !
Air source heat pumps are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional heating systems, such as gas boilers. They use the natural warmth in the air to heat and cool your home, helping you reduce your carbon footprint and keep your energy bills down. However, they work differently to traditional heating systems.
We've explained why these systems can take time to heat up your home and provide tips to help you stay comfy all year round: ecs.page.link/PA1Qn
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