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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Looking at 74 reviews, reviewers generally had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently appreciate the exceptionally helpful staff members and the beautifully maintained facilities that make moving into a new home exceptionally comfortable and smooth. Local residents frequently mention feeling completely safe, warmly welcomed, and wonderfully supported by the management team throughout their entire residential transition process. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating issues with communication delays, unhelpful responses, and considerable difficulties in getting property repairs resolved on time. Consumers also expressed concerns regarding management responsiveness and navigating complicated bureaucratic processes when trying to handle applications or reach office staff.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It gave Mum a new lease of life for some years. She made so many friends in there and sat in the communal lounge from just after lunch to bedtime everyday as we were unable to get her out the last y... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My experience was very good i was supported all the way through with my move to Lime Gardens by the manager Carl and especially the deputy Manager Karen . But i must mention the Housing officer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent having person to contact, would be useful for managers to have a leaflet to give relqtives to explain next steps as initially hard to find out exactly once needed. Once spoke to Kay Sanderso... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always rented in the private sector and have been astonished at the upgrade that Housing 21 provides. Modern, well equipped/decorated building and flat. I’ve been amazed at facilities, welcomed... See more

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Company details

  1. #8 of 9 best companies in Housing association
  2. #5 of 6 best companies in Association or organisation
  3. #11 of 13 best companies in Non-profit organisation
  4. #15 of 16 best companies in Retirement Scheme
  5. #1 of 1 best companies in Tenant Ownership

About Housing 21

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Who we are

Housing 21 is a leading not-for-profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care properties, We help older people live well, with dignity and autonomy, by providing support or care in quality social rent and shared ownership housing services. We operate in 220+ local authority areas, managing over 24,200 properties and provide over 48,000 hours of in-house care each week (Extra Care).

Our history

Our roots lie with the Royal British Legion (RBL), which in 1921 began to house disabled ex-servicemen and widows and, later, older ex-servicemen and women. In 1964, we became a recognised housing association before separating from the Royal British Legion in 1993 to become Housing 21.

Our guiding principles

Our three guiding principles are: 21, Better and Experience. We seek to apply these to all that we do.

21

We are committed to providing a modern, forward-thinking 21st century service. This includes updating and modernising our existing housing, as well as developing new and innovative property designs and service models for the future. We will challenge ourselves to think differently, embracing the disruptive potential of new technologies and the challenges and opportunities of social change.

Better

We strive for continuous improvement and innovation in all that we do. We will never become complacent and will constantly challenge ourselves to do better and achieve better performance, quality and value for money. We aim to be ‘better than good’ and work hard to provide excellent services we are proud of and our residents deserve.

Experience

We aim to provide a consistently excellent service and a great experience for all the people we serve. We seek to engage and empower residents to make choices and exercise control over the services they receive and to devolve decision making to local employees who are closest to the residents whenever practicable and possible. We are committed to acting ethically and openly in all that we do, questioning whether we are ‘doing the right thing’ and being ready to acknowledge and learn from mistakes. Ultimately the success of Housing 21 rests on the satisfaction we provide to our residents.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy

All good so far

8 November 2024
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Graham,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear you have had a positive experience living with us so far.

We hope you continue to enjoy your time with Housing 21.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming

Made to feel welcome

8 November 2024
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Mrs Anita Jones,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear you were made to feel welcome at Housing 21.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Warm & efficient welcome by Trevor

Warm & efficient welcome by Trevor, the Court Manager!

30 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Ian,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear your lovely feedback about the scheme and Court Manager. We hope you continue to enjoy living with us.

Many thanks.
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Tried to convince my nearly 70 yr old parents to paint and remove carpets before they left

Richard Onslows court, Shrewsbury Shropshire More support and transparency when leaving. My 70 yr old parents who have had serious health issues this last yr. (Heart attack, previous stoke and brain damage and father had half a lung removed).
They are now moving in with me and have mostly moved put just finally cleaning bits to do. They have been there 5 yr and their notice told them they had to rip up the carpets and since the landlord/housing manager has told the to paint etc. There is really nothing that isn't fair wear and tear there may be some excessive wear and tear due to parents being unable to complete those regular deep cleans that most of us do 63-6monthly. I have commu scared with them and they just keep being vague and quoting the notice and an exert from the tenancy (decorative condition, furniture removed, fair wear and tear). Which having googled asked tenancy forum etc this appears to be something they can't ask for my parents to do. I think they are rude, vague on purpose to try and make them panic and do more it has been hard on them moving as it is and they are as active as they can be. I just think this is poor management and customer service. Really rubbish.

16 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Kate,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at feedback@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further?

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our forever home

At a stressful time that comes with moving especially as you are getting older the manager at Kipling Court James was a god send he put our minds at ease helped us through the process and has kept calling in to see if we were settling in ok we cannot thank James enough I'm sure he went over and beyond what was expected of him. We are now settled in our forever home and are very happy with the way we were helped and welcomed at Kipling Court once again thank you James xx

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Jean,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear your lovely feedback about the service our employees provide and your scheme. We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Many thanks.
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and helpful

2 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Marion,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi my name is Norma.

Hi my name is Norma.
I came to live in Fountain Court GATESHEAD on 22nd May 2024.
I am 87 years old and unable to walk.
Before I came to Fountain Court I lived in my own home with carers from a private care company visiting me 4 times a day.
Because of my mobility needs I could only live in my bedroom upstairs. I could not even see out of my bedroom widows.
I felt totally isolated lonely vulnerable and at the mercy of care workers who literaterally just popped in did what was needed and left.(not their fault . Time was of the essence).
Fountain Court has made me smile again. I have my own Independent flat with the girls (carers) coming In 4 times a day. I can see out of the very large low windows they overlook very well tended gardens often visited by squirrels and lots of beautiful birds.
I no longer feel lonely or vulnerable I feel cared for and valued.
There is a restraunt Down stairs that I visit in my wheel chair with my daughter .
I no longer feel like I put onto my daughters as they know I a so well looked after. My washing and ironing are done every week.my bedding is changed frequently taking so much pressure of my girls.
All of the staff of Fountain court are very well trained caring individuals.

I wish I had bit the bullet sooner
Fountain court has given me a new lease of life

Thank you

2 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Norma,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear your lovely feedback about the service our employees provide and your scheme.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Many thanks.
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

medical requirement

does not look at individual needs even with a doctors letter. offer to pay yourself they do not want to know.

18 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Dear Chrissy,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at feedback@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further?

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best service

I recently moved to Ronald Buckingham court, which i must mention that it is a lovely place to live at. My community communal areas are well looked after and well maintained. My housing Manager, Christine a very nice and attentive lady, always checks on me as agreed and she is approachable and helpful. News letter with up to date information is posted always.

28 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Monsurat,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear your lovely feedback about your manager and your new scheme.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Moving in

The day I moved in happened to be the hottest of the year and it coincided with the annual summer garden party, so there was nowhere to park. Had I known this I would have delayed my move. Unfortunately the house manager was on sick leave so there was no one to
advise me.

16 August 2024
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Reply from Housing 21

Dear Customerliz,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at feedback@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further?

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firstly a very warm and friendly…

Firstly a very warm and friendly welcome from manager Julie, who has been so kind and patient in delivering all necessary information. Thank you .
I have been most impressed with the high standard of cleanliness and the decorative quality of my flat. There’s lots of friendly support here if required, but also, the freedom to go as you please too. There’s a lovely welcome pack of carefully thought out items to help me move in. Thank you so much to manager Julie who has been so helpful and supportive.

25 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Linda,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We are pleased to hear your lovely feedback about the service our employees provide and your new scheme.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed a Rental Agreement for H21 MYLES COURT BRIERELY HILL

I signed a Rental Agreement for Myles Court, Brierley Hill on 9th September 2024. On 18 September 2024 I explained to the Court Manager that I was unable to live in the flat due to my diagnosed mental health problems and had become increasingly anxious. No sympathy was shown. I was abruptly told that I had signed the Tenancy and that I would be charged another full months rent for October 24 because I needed to give a full 4 weeks notice. Therefore I will have given H21 £1,600 for never actually living at the premises or using any of the services. I was told "oh! you aren't the first to change your mind and won't be the last". Well if I had not felt so Pressurised to take the flat on the sign up day I would have had time to make the right decision. I actually sat there crying on sign up day as my anxiety was so high and still the assistant court manager insisted I had to sign or else the flat would be assigned to someone else. I am livid that my money has been wasted due to poor customer service management. Also I was told I paying through Direct Debit but it turns out I am not. I cannot cancel the payment and H21 are at liberty to take the monies from my account as they see fit and making me overdrawn if the monies are not in the bank. I am very unhappy about this and am taking legal advice.

18 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously. We have communicated your feedback to the relevant team, and they have informed us that this has now been resolved to your satisfaction.

If you have anything else of concern that you would like to raise, please contact the Complaints Team directly at feedback@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HOUSING 21, Parking Wars still ongoing !!

I was returning to ‘The Court’, on 16/09/2024

As I was approaching a space to park, through narrow entrance, another two cars were manoeuvring , one to leave !

I asked “ who are you “?
The occupant swore at me, “who did I think I ( F) was” ?
I replied “ a resident “ , to which she loudly shouted, “it was none of your “ F” business , as her mother was a resident. Her mother was being dropped off , was that alright with me ? “. I said Yes collecting or returning was ok “
I continued to park. During which time she got out of her car and stormed across Court to me.
Her reterick continued , in a hostile manner ,and yet again she used the “F” word. I do not use such language myself.
I am a 74 year old resident and this verbal assault, has left me tearful and upset !
Once again , no manager !
So many different visitors in different vehicles so many times a day to Flat no . 8
Always the same family !! Actually ZERO STARS Review

16 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at complaints@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Care and Support from my Housing Manager.

The care and support I have received from my Housing Manager regarding a previous problem...
Has been nothing but amazing and,without her support,help and care I would still be trying to sort this problem out and basically getting nowhere.
I really do think that Housing 21 Court managers do not get enough praise and thanks for the outstanding job they do.

22 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Sharon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're pleased to hear your glowing feedback about the service our employees provide.

We hope you continue to enjoy living at our scheme.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Frank cook court kidlington..

Frank cook court kidlington..
The various policies regarding ASB by some of its residents is very poorly looked into.
H21 make great play regarding how they tackle the problem,but it is just sound bites for there PR the reality is they do nothing and there only interest is to maximise rent to the full,they have no interestt in there tennants.
C rastall

4 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Dear Colin,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at complaints@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Repairs extremely difficult to get done…

Repairs extremely difficult to get done .
Often delayed or swept under the carpet.
Non existent manager for many many months .
Rent hikes often
Service charges extremely high.

12 May 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Dear Debbie,

Thank you for your review; we appreciate all feedback and take any concerns seriously.

Could you please forward any information about your experience to our Complaints Team directly at complaints@housing21.org.uk so that this can be investigated further.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello .

Hello . I recently moved into housing 21 shepherd's court Lincoln .
The housing manager a lovely lady called Agne goes out of her way to help in any way she can . And all the residents I have met so far have been very welcoming .
I think I'm going to be very happy here .

2 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Nigel,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're pleased to hear that you are happy living at your Housing 21 scheme and with the service our employees provide.

We hope you continue to enjoy living there.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Well I recently moved into a retirement flat at Eskdale Housing 21 in Skelmersdale, I’m enjoying living there and all the other residents are very friendly and welcoming. The manager Lesley is outstanding and goes above and beyond to help me with whatever I need eg support etc. It’s a lovely community to live and socialise with other residents.

30 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Carole,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're delighted to hear that you have had a warm welcome to your Housing 21 scheme.

We hope that you continue to enjoy your time living with Housing 21.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beckwith mews

I wish to thank all the staff at beckwith mews for their care,support,friendships and being there for me whatever I need x

28 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're delighted to hear that you are happy living at your Housing 21 scheme. It's great that you have made friendships, and have been supported when needed.

We hope you continue to enjoy living there.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chindit Court, Carly

Been living at Chindit Court just over a year, really nice flats well set out and in a quiet section of Dinnington, bingo Tuesday evenings plus other activities/events.
The scene manager Carly is real easy to talk to and does go that extra mile to help, even our cleaner will help or pass a message on to Carly

13 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Housing 21

Hi Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're pleased to hear that you are happy living at your Housing 21 scheme and with the service our employees provide.

We hope you continue to enjoy living there.

Thank you,
The Housing 21 Team

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