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  • The importance of gas and electrical safety checks in winter

    The importance of gas and electrical safety checks in winter

    With the cold weather upon us, it’s more important than ever to ensure your home is safe and warm. Your annual gas safety check and the electrical check we do every few years are crucial for keeping you and your family safe, especially during these chilly months.

  • Tips on keeping your home warm

    Tips on keeping your home warm

    Winter weather can be harsh. One common problem during the cold months is frozen or burst pipes, but with a few simple steps, you can keep your home warm and your pipes safe.

  • whg delivers Christmas cheer to families

    whg delivers Christmas cheer to families

    Colleagues of leading Midlands landlord whg have been spreading festive cheer across the region this December by delivering hundreds of gifts and warm meals to those who need them.

  • The RSH awards whg the highest rating following inspection

    The RSH awards whg the highest rating following inspection

    Maintaining G1 and V1 ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard We are pleased to announce that following a recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), we have maintained our existing Governance (G1) and Financial Viability (V1) ratings, with the addition of a C1 in the new Consumer Standard –…

  • Legal success benefits customers

    Legal success benefits customers

    Following customer feedback we’ve brought legal challenge against a managing agent responsible for maintaining communal areas at three flat blocks in Bloxwich. Customers at the blocks reported that the standards of maintenance in their communal areas did not reflect the service charges they were paying. Our customers reported several serious issues:   These were significant…

  • Stay safe this Christmas

    Stay safe this Christmas

    The holiday season is here, and it’s time to deck the halls, put up the tree, and enjoy all the festive fun. But amidst all the merriment, danger can lurk. Follow these tips to ensure your Christmas is filled with joy and not unexpected surprises: Deck the halls, but don’t overload the sockets Using extension…

  • Stay safe in your home this winter

    Stay safe in your home this winter

    Stay safe in your home this winter As the nights begin to draw in and the weather gets colder, it’s the time of year that we all start to spend more time indoors. Here are our top safety tips to keep you safe throughout the winter period: Heating your home · Keep heaters away from…

  • whg and local partners deliver Diwali warmth to hundreds of families

    whg and local partners deliver Diwali warmth to hundreds of families

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    whg has teamed up with a local charity for the seventh year to bring light to vulnerable families across Walsall during Diwali. Volunteers from the housing association joined the Diwali Basket Brigade to distribute food parcels to customers who may be finding it hard to feed their families.

  • How you can fight damp and mould in your home

    How you can fight damp and mould in your home

    As the days get colder and wetter, your home may be more prone to damp and mould. This is because the temperature difference between the outside and your home causes more condensation. whg customer Sarah noticed the early signs of damp in her home last winter. There were small black spots on her living room…

  • Home fire safety with e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility scooters

    Home fire safety with e-bikes, e-scooters and mobility scooters

    A customer in Pelsall recently experienced a devastating fire in their flat caused by an e-bike. Fortunately, an adult was alone in the property at the time and escaped without injury, but the fire caused significant damage to their home. The fire started overnight while the e-bike was charging in the kitchen, and the customer…