Annual Report 2024-25

Welcome to our Annual Review!

We’re committed to making our achievements and future plans clear, quick, and accessible for you.

You told us you wanted an easier way to see what’s been achieved and what’s coming next, so we’ve created a short video and this dedicated page to share the highlights from this year.

See the impact we made together over the last year and what your feedback helped us achieve.

Homes and Repairs

Faster, Better and More Reliable

We know repairs are one of the most important things to you. That’s why we’ve focused on getting things done quicker and better:

84%

Routine repairs completed within 28 days

93%

Urgent repairs done in 7 days

86%

Satisfaction with repairs rose to

£6.2m

We spent £6.2m on repairs

151

Kitchens replaced

198

Bathrooms replaced

98

Roof replacements

143

Homes fitted with new windows & doors

Lettings

Making Homes Available Faster

We've made great progress in reducing the time it takes to relet empty homes.

This means more families are moving into homes sooner, and fewer properties are left empty.

58days

average relet time compared to 74 days last year

48days

Minor works voids

77days

Satisfaction with repairs rose to

30days

temporary accommodation

Energy and Safety

Making Homes Safer and More Efficient

We’re continuing to improve the safety and energy performance of our homes. These upgrades help reduce energy bills and ensure homes are safe and compliant.

31

air source heat pumps installed, up from 12

98%

of homes have an electrical safety certificate

100%

of homes have a valid Gas Safety certificate

Listening and Improving

You Said, We Did

Every year, STAR Housing asks tenants to share their views through the Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) survey. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve - especially around repairs, safety, communication, and complaints.

We’ve taken your feedback seriously:

90%

Complaints responded to on time 

72%

Satisfaction with complaint handling

96%

Satisfaction with complaint outcomes


We’ve also made it easier to report issues and get updates. More of you are using our online services:

20%

of customers are now registered on our online STAR Housing Customer Portal - up from 16.14% the year before.

Here, you'll find the latest results, so you can see how your feedback is helping shape better services.

81.9%

overall satisfaction

79.8%

Satisfaction with repairs

72%

Satisfaction with the time taken to complete the most recent repair 

81.6%

Satisfaction that the home is well maintained 

88.2%

Satisfaction that the home is safe 

73.3%

Satisfaction that we listen and act 

82.8%

Satisfaction that we keep tenants informed 

88.6%

Agreement we treat tenants fairly and with respect

34.1%

Satisfaction with complaints handling

73.3%

Satisfaction communal areas are kept clean and  well maintained 

78.4%

Satisfaction we make a positive contribution to the neighbourhood

73.2%

Satisfaction with ASB handling 

Building New Homes

For The Future

We know there’s a growing need for affordable homes that suit different lifestyles and stages of life. That’s why we’re continuing to build new properties that are modern, energy-efficient, and designed to meet the needs of our communities.

27

new affordable homes across Shropshire 

£52m

new investment through the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan

500

homes we plan to deliver over the next five years

111

Homes improved to sustainable 2.2 retrofit standard

£9.4m

Secured through the Warm Homes Fund Wave 3 for further upgrades

Building sustainable, affordable homes with heat pumps, solar, and insulation to meet today's needs and reduce emissions.

Finance

Where each pound comes from

Rent94p
Service Charge6p

Where each pound is spent

Daily Management & Repairs70p
Major Repairs18p
Interest Payable | Debt Repayable9p
Other3p

Rents

Total rental income collected 24/25

£21,915,802

% of customers paying by Direct Debit 

52.01%

Customers evicted because of rent arrears during the year 

1

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