Cost of Living in 2022 – What’s in store for the Private Rented Sector
How will the 2022 cost of living crisis impact you? The cost of living is set to increase during 2022 posing a real threat to many families, making it more difficult for low-income households to make rent payments. The year ahead is already paved with increases to household bills, travels cost and taxes. Many families renting homes in the private sector will likely face difficulties as a result of the rise in living costs, with the added squeeze of landlords pushing up rent to cover their increasing costs and interest rates. All of this occurs at the same
Advice Column – I keep seeing on the news that my bills could be going up soon. It’s making me really worried.
There are lots of things you can do to be more in control of your money and better prepared for the future, from budgetting tools to income checkers and more.
Advice Column – What should I do if my parcel goes missing?
Are you anxious about going out into shops at the moment so want to do more shopping online, but worried about delivery problems? What should you do if your parcel goes missing?
Private renters with Covid Rent Arrears have increased by 41% since May
Private renters with Covid Rent Arrears have increased by 41% since May A recent survey carried out with private renters in England and Wales by NRLA found that average Covid-19 related rent arrears owed by affected tenants had increased to £1,270 - up from £900 in May. What is causing this rise? The pandemic has had a huge effect on those who would normally be able to budget sufficiently to pay rent every month. The number of PRS tenants in receipt of Universal Credit in Wales has increased by a staggering 77% from February 2020 to February 2021. Almost
Citizens Advice offers simple tips to save money this Christmas
Each month Bro Radio joins up with Citizens Advice in the Vale of Glamorgan, to help give advice and support on a range of topics. With Christmas fast-approaching, Citizens Advice have offered some simple tips to help you budget and save money this year.
Private Rented Sector Debt Helpline: Frequently Asked Questions
Private Rented Sector Debt Helpline: Frequently Asked Questions It is estimated that over half a million private renters in the UK are behind on their rent. It’s no secret that the pandemic has had a huge impact on those who would normally be able to budget sufficiently to pay rent every month. The cut in Universal Credit payments, rising energy bills, and the looming Christmas period are only exacerbating that impact.Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale are currently offering free, impartial advice and support to those who are feeling the weight of this burden, through a Private
Bro Radio – Reducing Your Energy Bills
Listen to our Bro Radio broadcast where we discuss ways to save energy and reduce your energy bills as Winter approaches.
Bro Radio – What If Your Energy Supplier Goes Bust?
Listen to our Bro Radio broadcast where we discuss what actions you should take if your energy provider goes bust.
Free Employment Law Webinars
Free Employment Law Webinars Do you find employment law complex and daunting and worry about mishandling situations at work? Would you like to develop your knowledge on employee rights & employer obligations including payslips, contracts, disciplinary and grievance procedures and discrimination? If so, Citizens Advice Cardiff & Vale are running 2 free webinars for local employers on basic employment rights. Join us on Zoom on the following dates: Wednesday 24th November at 1PM Thursday 25th November at 6PM Join the Webinar
Bro Radio – Income Maximisation
Listen to our Bro Radio broadcast where we explain how people can access all the benefits they are entitled to.
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