A message from Wayne Gethings, Group Chief Executive

Wayne explains why your rent is increasing during 2026/27

My name is Wayne Gethings and I am the Group Chief Executive of Housing Plus Group.

I want to talk honestly about your rent for the year ahead and explain why it will be changing from April 2026.

From April, most rents will increase by 4.8%. We know this is a rise, especially at a time when many people are already facing higher everyday costs.

Every year we look carefully at what we need to keep homes safe, well‑maintained and warm, and what we need to provide the services you depend on. This year, the costs of repairs, materials, and essential safety work have all risen. To continue doing the things that matter most to you, we need to increase rent.

Over the next year, we will be investing nearly £40 million in our existing homes. This will help us to:

Keep your home safe and in good condition, including essential repairs and important updates
Improve comfort and energy-efficiency, helping reduce running costs over time
Look after neighbourhoods and shared spaces
Provide extra support and advice for customers who may be finding things difficult

This is one of our biggest investments yet, and it’s focused entirely on improving and protecting the homes and communities you live in.

If you’re worried about how this increase might affect you, please reach out to us. You’re not alone, and we have friendly, experienced teams who can offer support with budgeting, benefits advice, and practical ways to help manage payments.

You can call us on 01952 217234, email money.matters@wrekin.com, or speak to your Housing Executive.