Housing in Jersey

Our colleagues at Andium Homes are holding a rent clinic tomorrow at their offices in Don Street. Times and details below ⬇️

Earlier this month, the Minister for Housing published up to date data on the scale and nature of homelessness in Jersey. The Homelessness in Jersey Report, Second Quarter 2024 was published just ahead of World Homeless Day (Thursday 10 October). Tackling the issue of homelessness in Jersey is one of the Housing Minister’s priorities and part of the Homelessness Strategy. Earlier this year, the Minister launched a project to improve the collection of evidence on homelessness in Jersey, drawing together data from organisations in Jersey who assist people who are homeless or facing homelessness. If you need help with a housing issue in Jersey, you can speak with the Government of Jersey's Housing Advice Service (HAS). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eZpi-GR2

Last week, the Minister for Housing published up to date data on the scale and nature of homelessness in Jersey. The Homelessness in Jersey Report, Second Quarter 2024 was published just ahead of World Homeless Day (Thursday 10 October). Tackling the issue of homelessness in Jersey is one of the Housing Minister’s priorities and part of the Homelessness Strategy. Earlier this year, the Minister launched a project to improve the collection of evidence on homelessness in Jersey, drawing together data from organisations in Jersey who assist people who are homeless or facing homelessness. Some of the themes to emerge in the report are: * There were 220 service visits by 204 Islanders to homeless accommodation and service providers; * Issues of houselessness, with 180 Islanders living in temporary shelter accommodation; * Instances where people are living in insecure/vulnerable housing situations, including the threat of eviction and domestic abuse * The difference between the issues raised by, and requirements of, men and women. The report shows that homelessness was highest among men at 75% of recorded, with women comprising 25% of recorded cases. * Substance use (alcohol and drug use) is the main recorded reason for homelessness amongst males at 14%. * At risk of, has experience of, or escaping domestic abuse is the main reason for homelessness amongst females at 39%. * 85 per cent of homeless Islanders referred to in the report have ‘Entitled’ residential status. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eyGTX9c5

Are you eligible to apply for First Step, the Government of Jersey's assisted purchase scheme? If so, you have until 20 October to get your application in. The scheme, delivered in partnership with Andium Homes, helps first time buyers get on the property ladder. It was launched by Housing Minister, Deputy Sam Mézec earlier this year. Applicants must: * hold Entitled status * not own any property in Jersey or overseas * be registered on the Assisted Purchase Pathway * be able to provide a 5% deposit towards the purchase * be able to access the maximum lending available to them from one of the scheme’s partnering mortgage lenders * not be under offer on another assisted purchase scheme. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eaCh_hw9

Today (15th Oct), the Revenue Jersey Community Helpdesk will be at St John's Parish Hall from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Get tax help, explanations of how tax works, guidance on key tax tasks, an introduction to online tax services, and help with your digital ID. What’s available at the Community Helpdesk: ✅ Experienced Revenue Officers, with secure access to the digital revenue management system, for personal queries. ✅ A Change and Customer Experience specialist with information about current and future changes to tax law. ✅ Tools to help make it easier to understand how tax works. 💡 Don't forget to bring a valid photo ID for personal tax queries. For more details about services, visit www.gov.je/RevenueJersey

Congratulations to another islander who has bought a property with the aid of the #FirstStep scheme, the assisted purchase scheme from Government of Jersey delivered in partnership with Andium Homes. Kendall's new home went through the Royal Court this afternoon. What a great start to the weekend! Pictured with Kendall is Elle from the Andium Homes sales team, which helps buyers through the whole process right through to completion.   Tranche Three of First Step is still open for people who meet the eligibility criteria, to help meet the cost of buying a home in #Jersey. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eUkApV8F Many congratulations to Kendall and all other #FirstStep buyers! Sam Mézec

Important update: Landlords who have paid for a Rented Dwelling Licence, but held a 3*, 4* or 5* rating on the former Rent Safe scheme, are being reminded that they can apply for a refund before 30 November 2024. To apply for the refund, landlords should email renteddwellings@gov.je with copies of their Rented Dwellings Licence certificate for properties which were inspected under the Rent Safe scheme. The refund scheme is for the full licence fee (£60), and applies only to these first licences, not in perpetuity. More info: https://lnkd.in/er9E53sj

Today is #WorldHomelessDay. If you need help or support with a housing issue, our Housing Advice Service can help you. Find out more about the Housing Advice Service and how they can help you: https://lnkd.in/eZpi-GR2

Do you know about homelessness in Jersey? Today is World Homeless Day, an annual occasion to reflect on homelessness. Yesterday, ahead of the day, the Minister for Housing, Deputy Sam Mézec published up to date data on the scale and nature of homelessness in Jersey, making reliable data on the issue available. Tackling the issue of homelessness in Jersey is one of the Housing Minister’s priorities and part of the Homelessness Strategy. The report from Q2 this year showed: * There were 220 service visits by 204 Islanders to homeless accommodation and service providers; * Issues of houselessness, with 180 Islanders living in temporary shelter accommodation; * Instances where people are living in insecure/vulnerable housing situations, including the threat of eviction and domestic abuse * The difference between the issues raised by, and requirements of, men and women. The report shows that homelessness was highest among men at 75% of recorded, with women comprising 25% of recorded cases. * Substance use (alcohol and drug use) is the main recorded reason for homelessness amongst males at 14%. * At risk of, has experience of, or escaping domestic abuse is the main reason for homelessness amongst females at 39%. * 85 per cent of homeless Islanders referred to in the report have ‘Entitled’ residential status. Organisations who have reported their data and will continue to do so every quarter, in an anonymised format, so up to date reports can be created, are: The Shelter Trust FREEDA (formerly the Women’s Refuge) The Sanctuary Trust, and The Government of Jersey’s Housing Advice Service (HAS) Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eyGTX9c5 Sam Mézec Freeda Jersey The Shelter Trust Jersey Sanctuary Trust Jersey Government of Jersey #worldhomelessday

Today, the Minister for Housing has published up to date data on the scale and nature of homelessness in Jersey. For the first time, the Government of Jersey is making available reliable data on the nature and scale of homelessness in the island.   The Homelessness in Jersey Report, Second Quarter 2024 has been published just ahead of World Homeless Day (Thursday 10 October), by the Housing Minister.    Tackling the issue of homelessness in Jersey is one of the Housing Minister’s priorities and part of the Homelessness Strategy.     Earlier this year, the Minister launched a project to improve the collection of evidence on homelessness in Jersey, drawing together data from organisations in Jersey who assist people who are homeless or facing homelessness. The organisations who have reported their data and will continue to do so every quarter, in an anonymised format, so up to date reports can be created, are:     The Shelter Trust   FREEDA (formerly the Women’s Refuge)   The Sanctuary Trust, and   The Government of Jersey’s Housing Advice Service (HAS)     Some of the themes to emerge in the report are:      * There were 220 service visits by 204 Islanders to homeless accommodation and service providers;   * Issues of houselessness, with 180 Islanders living in temporary shelter accommodation;   * Instances where people are living in insecure/vulnerable housing situations, including the threat of eviction and domestic abuse   * The difference between the issues raised by, and requirements of, men and women. The report shows that homelessness was highest among men at 75% of recorded, with women comprising 25% of recorded cases.   * Substance use (alcohol and drug use) is the main recorded reason for homelessness amongst males at 14%.   * At risk of, has experience of, or escaping domestic abuse is the main reason for homelessness amongst females at 39%.   * 85 per cent of homeless Islanders referred to in the report have ‘Entitled’ residential status.  Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eyGTX9c5 Sam Mézec The Shelter Trust Jersey Freeda Jersey Sanctuary Trust Jersey