Caerphilly Keys Housing Vulnerable People in the PRS

Caerphilly Keys Housing Vulnerable People in the PRS Byron Jones

Overview • • Local situation in Caerphilly Homeless service How Caerphilly Keys evolved Considerations Current position What have we learned? Costs Where next?

Local Pressure on the PRS • Allocations Policy restrictions • Stagnant emergency and temporary accommodation • Landlords concern about no fault evictions

Evolution of Caerphilly Keys • Landlords approached us • Legal position-no obligations or implied legal responsibilities • RSW-status • Our role: -matching need with PRS • Our aim: discharge homeless duty

Process and considerations • • • HHSRS inspected in-house All standards and certificates in place Rents reasonable for area and affordable Advert to homeless and prevention team Accompanied viewings RIA and bonds paid

Current position • • • 45 tenanted 1, 2 and 3 bedroom properties 5 more properties in the pipeline Highest rent £ 500 pcm All cases discharged our homeless duty All landlords are still working with us although no obligation

Learning • Critical: attendance at UC verification meeting for APA • 2 properties abandoned by tenants; good will gestures • Landlords and PRS officer common outlook • No restrictions on tenants

What does CK cost? • 12 months costs • £ 18, 206 • 45 properties: rent in advance, bond, miscellaneous • PRS Officer and Support Officer

Moving forward • Exploring privately owned empty properties • Improve our advertising and social media presence • Stakeholder surveys

10 St Anne’s Crescent, Gilfach, Bargoed CF 81 8 NH – 3 Bed Terrace £ 500. 00 pcm • 3 bed Mid Terrace Property • New UPVC throughout • New Composite front door • Property has recently been rendered and painted • Decorated to a really high standard • Fitted Kitchen with integrated gas oven and hob • Bathroom located on ground floor – fitted Electric shower • One large front double bedroom with built in wardrobe • Two small rear bedrooms • Small garden to rear with garage • Walking distance to Bargoed bus station and town centre

6 Marshfield Court, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood NP 12 2 JP – 3 Bed £ 500. 00 pcm • Very large 3 bed property • Off road parking for two cars • Landscaped garden with green house • UPVC throughout property – Patio doors within living room • Fitted kitchen dining room • Bathroom is located on the first floor – Bathroom has been adapted to suit someone with mobility needs • Property is on the 151 bus route from Blackwood to Newport.

Caerphilly Keys Thank you