HOUSING OPTIONS
For some people social housing is not a realistic option however, there are a number of other housing options available which we have listed below. To find out more information about each of the housing options click on each one.
- Care Leavers accommodation scheme
- People suffering from domestic abuse
- Private Rented Sector
- Extra Care
- Sheltered Housing
- Affordable rent – newer rented property at a 20% discount of a market rent
- Rent to buy – rent at a 20% discount from a Housing Association until you are able to buy the property
- Shared ownership - part rent, part buy low cost home ownership
- Discounted market sale / starter homes
- Help to Buy - government loan scheme - so you can buy a brand new home
- Exchange your home with another tenant (Mutual Exchange)
Further advice and support
Debt Advice
For more information regarding Debt Advice please visit our Debt Advice page.
Employment and training
Being in employment widens your housing options and the kind of accommodation that is available to you. There are many services that can help you find work or provide training opportunities. Visit our Employment and Training Opportunities page for more information.
Homelessness
Housing Solutions Officers will offer advice and assistance to households threatened with homelessness and wherever possible we will aim to help people remain in their homes, if this is a suitable option. A range of services is available to help with prevention of homelessness, including mediation with families and landlords, tenancy advice and referrals for floating support. For further information please visit our Homelessness page.
Illegal Eviction and Harassment
The law protects tenants from being harassed or illegally evicted by their landlord. Failure to abide by the law is a serious offence which, in extreme cases, is punishable by imprisonment. For further information please visit our Illegal Eviction and Harrassment page.