Sarsen residents to pick ‘n mix their rent payments at Woollies » Housing » 24dash.com

Sarsen Housing Association residents can pick and mix where they pay their rent thanks to Woolworths and payment collection company allpay.net.

Rent payments are accepted over-the-counter at any Woolies branch, using an allpay.net swipe card with cash or a debit card. There are 820 stores nationwide, giving residents even more places to pay.
The allpay.net swipe card can also be used at Post Office branches and shops displaying PayPoint and Payzone signs.

Sarsen resident David Galbraith said: “Paying rent has never been easier. I can just pop into Woolworths when I‘m out shopping on the high street. What a good idea!”

Sarsen, a member of the Aster Group, has some of the lowest rent arrears in the country. Antony Higgins, Sarsen’s head of neighbourhood housing services, said: “Our rent arrears are just 2.4%, lower than many other housing associations. Giving customers plenty of choice about where they can pay their rent helps but it’s also about providing support, if they’re struggling financially. We have a debts and benefits specialist to help residents with money matters and all our housing staff are trained to give benefits advice.

For more information on rent payments or benefits advice call Sarsen’s customer services team on 01380 735595.

For press enquiries contact:
Marta Clayton
PR & Communications Manager
Sarsen Housing Association
DDI: 01380 735342
Email: marta.clayton@sarsen.co.uk

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About Sarsen Housing Association
Sarsen Housing Association is a member of the Aster Group, the largest south west- based social landlord which provides homes and services for some 40,000 people and develops thriving successful communities across the region. Sarsen was formed in 1995 and owns and manages around 6000 homes in south west England. It has a proven track record for building homes with over 1,400 homes completed so far. Sarsen won the Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards 2006 for its service to the community. Aster Group, including all its member companies, was named Social Landlord of the Year 2006.