Energy efficiency improvements  To meet government targets on the energy efficiency of social homes, we must ensure that all SYHA homes are at least EPC band C by 2030. We plan to improve around 100 homes each year for the next three years, and to expand the programme as we get closer to 2030. If […]

Money saving and support If you’re worried about paying your rent or bills, please get in touch – we’re here to help. Here are some useful organisations that can help with debt, and paying for utilities and food. Debt StepChange Debt Charity StepChange Debt Charity is the UK’s leading debt advice charity, and have helped […]

Customer Consultation From 16th July to 10th September, we ran a customer consultation about the partnership. This was an opportunity for you to share your feedback and questions. Your views will be considered by the SYHA Board when they decide whether to approve SYHA becoming a subsidiary of Places for People. Consultation events We have […]

Lettings and Allocations Policy Download Lettings and Allocations Policy [PDF, 41 pages] Contents Aims and objectives Key principles Looking for a new home with SYHA Allocation of properties Specific housing need Urgent and beneficial need Suspending applications Allocations Tenancies Property succession Mutual exchanges Reviews and appeals Management lettings Energy efficiency Equality impact assessment 1.  Aims […]