Case Study - Islwyn Street

PROPERTY INFORMATION

This three bedroomed family sized property in Caerphilly. It had been listed on Caerphilly Council's list of privately owned empties since 2005 and the owner refused to engage with them. In 2012 a charging order was granted and subsequently United Welsh were able to take ownership.

 

PARTNERS INVOLVED:

- Caerphilly Council - Environmental Health & Private Sector Housing

- Caerphilly Council

- Council Tax Department

- Caerphilly County Court

- United Welsh

- Special Projects Team (Direct Labour)

 

OUTCOME

The property was refurbished to very high standards to meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standard. In addition to our experienced workforce we were also able to include a placement for an apprentice from the local college. This was an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience that actually led on to a fulltime role with the special projects team. Following an open day, where local councillors and Government officers visited the completed project, a family accepted the property and now resides very happily in the property.