If you’re already homeless, or likely to become homeless within the next 8 weeks you can apply for help getting somewhere to live from your local council. This is known as making a homeless application. The council will look into your situation to decide what help they might be able to give you. There isn’t a set time to get a decision, but there shouldn’t be an unreasonably long delay. Before making an application check if you’re entitled to homeless help. If you’re not sure, it’s still worth applying because the council has to review all applications. If you’re not a British citizen and…
If you live in a council or housing association home that doesn’t meet your needs you might be able to move to a different one. This could be because: your home is too small for you your home doesn’t meet your health or disability needs your benefits have been reduced and you can’t afford your rent you need to move to a different area There are two ways of moving to a different home – it might be worth trying both depending on your situation. You can apply to move to an empty council or housing association home – this is called a ‘tenancy transfer’. You can also apply to swap your…
If you live in a council or housing association home that doesn’t meet your needs you might be able to move to a different one. This could be because: your home is too small for you your home doesn’t meet your health or disability needs your benefits have been reduced and you can’t afford your rent you need to move to a different area There are two ways of moving to a different home – it might be worth trying both depending on your situation. You can apply to move to an empty council or housing association home – this is called a ‘tenancy transfer’. You can also apply to swap your…
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit and forms part of your taxable income. Check if you can get Carer’s Allowance You can usually get Carer’s Allowance if all of the following apply: you’re aged 16 or over you’re not in full time education you spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a disabled person you don’t earn more than £139 a week from employment or self-employment – after deductions such as income tax, National Insurance and half of your pension contributions The person…
Before you can rent a property you’II need to provide information and documents to show you’II be a good tenant. You will also have to show you and any other adults that will be living with you have the ‘right to rent’ in the UK. Having your documents ready can help you rent more quickly. Get your landlord’s or letting agent’s name and contact details before you give them your documents. Proving you have the right to rent Your landlord or letting agent will ask to see your immigration documents or passport when you start or renew your tenancy. They will also ask to see the documents of…
You’II need to consider a number of things when you’re looking for a home to rent. For example whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent and the best way to search for a property. You also need to think about what questions to ask your landlord or letting agent so you don’t lose money. Different steps will need to be followed if you want to rent from a council or housing association. It can be difficult to get the money needed to rent a property. If you’re on a low income you might be able to get help with renting costs. Deciding whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent Whether…
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