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Making it easier to pay your rent online

Some customers will receive calls and text messages from us with a secure payment link, making it quicker and easier to pay rent online. Calls from 0191 574 0128 and texts from Gentoo or 07860 021 199 are genuine, and if you have any questions, we're always here to help.

Gentoo colleagues at Hylton Castle with the Mobile Housing Hub
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Our Mobile Housing Hub is back on the road following successful trial
20 July 2026

Our Mobile Housing Hub is back on the road after a successful trial last year, bringing advice, support and services directly into communities across Sunderland.

First launched in June 2025, the travelling hub was created to make it easier for customers to access face-to-face support witho......

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New lease of life for Deepdale Street as Gentoo opens new play park alongside local community

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10 August 2026

Shape the way we communicate

We're looking for customers to join our new Customer Communications Group and w...

5 August 2026

We're making it easier to pay your rent

From 10 August, you may receive an automated call or text from us with a secu...

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