You may have heard about our Rent First campaign that happens twice a year.

Over the festive period four lucky people took home £250 each and another won £200 in our Quarterly Prize Draw. Don’t worry if you missed the Winter Rent campaign because we are now launching our Spring campaign! All you need to do to be entered is to keep your rent account clear. Our upcoming prize draws offer you the chance to win one of four prizes. You could also enjoy a rent free week. To be in with a chance of winning, you must ensure your rent account is clear by Sunday 4 April 2021. If you pay your rent by Direct Debit you will automatically be entered into both draws. Please remember, if you are struggling to pay your rent, we have a dedicated team to provide you with support all year round, just give us a call on 0121 717 1515 and we will be happy to help you. To make a payment plan or to set up a Direct Debit please call us on 0121 717 1515

£20m investment in Solihull’s high rise buildings

High rise residents in north Solihull are set to benefit from a £20million investment in their homes. Solihull Community Housing (SCH), which manages 37 high rise buildings in the borough on behalf of Solihull Council, has announced the installation of sprinklers throughout the entire high rise housing stock.

In addition to this, almost half the buildings will be having external works to replace spandrel panels in a further move to bring them into line with the very latest building standards.

SCH chief executive Fiona Hughes, said: “We are delighted to be able to share this great news with all our high rise customers. Their safety and wellbeing is our number one priority.

 “Since the Grenfell fire tragedy in 2017, all landlords of high rise buildings have had to evaluate the best course of action to ensure the safety of customers. Following extensive meetings with our colleagues at Solihull Council, further supported by West Midlands Fire Service, the unanimous decision has now been taken to install sprinklers throughout all our high rises.”

While it is now law for new buildings over 30 metres to be fitted with sprinklers, landlords are not legally obliged to retrofit sprinklers in older buildings. However, an extensive programme of investigative research has led all involved parties to agree that this is the right thing to do in Solihull.

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