Other Housing Accommodation Options
Local authorities have the most homes to rent, but new housing developments are undertaken by housing associations. However, as you may be aware there is a shortage of properties available to let in Southend, this coupled with the huge demand for accommodation, means that Council and Housing Association properties are not widely available and usually only go to those in greatest need.
Unfortunately it is impossible to offer everyone accommodation, even if you are accepted onto the Homeseekers Register it could still take many months before you successfully bid on a property using the On the Move Choice Based Lettings scheme.
You may need to make your own arrangements or remain in your current home until you receive an offer of a Council or Housing Association tenancy. Therefore we have developed a range of housing options for you to explore.
| Communities & Local Government | |
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| Do's and Don'ts factsheet for landlords | giving advice on securing a suitable letting agent, the need for written agreements and inventory's, and protecting tenant's deposits |
| Do's and Donts factsheet for tenants |
giving top tips to on the legal requirements of renting, how to deal with disputes and what to expect from your landlord |
| Gaining possession factsheet |
to help landlords decide which route to follow when they need to take back their property, how much notice they must give the tenant and guidance on the procedures which can be used to help speed up the process. My landlord wants me out: protection against harassment and illegal eviction; |
| National schemes assisting people to move | |
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| Home Buy |
A scheme operated by Moat Housing allowing council & housing association tenants to 'swap' properties |
| HomeSwapper | A scheme operated by Moat Housing allowing council & housing association tenants to 'swap' properties |
| National Homelessness Advice Service (NHAS) |
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| Are you worried about your mortgage? (available as download only) |
| Housing Benefit changes from April 2011 |
| NHAS Tenancy Deposit Poster |
| Shelter | |
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| A range of online assessments for what type of tenancy you have, what to do about disrepair, eviction checker, deposit checker etc |
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| Advice on all types of accommodation, student, transfers, renting, buying etc |
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| Finances |
Working out budgets, deposits, rent increases, mortgages, social fund loans |
| Debt advice |
General advice, rent arrears, mortgage arrears |
| Disrepair |
Including energy efficiency & environmental nuisances |
| Neighbour issues |
Noise nuisance, boundary disputes, harassment, mediation etc |
| Family & relationship issues |
Break-ups, moving in with a partner, civil partnerships etc |
| Advice for young people |
Benefits, young parents, student housing etc |
| Homeshare Websites |
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| Spareroom |
| Easyroommate |
| Houseshare |
| Private Sector Housing |
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| Damp & Mould (Download only) |
Last updated: 15th April 2013
Further pages in Other Housing Accommodation Options
- You are here Other Housing Accommodation Options
- Housing Associations
- Supported or Sheltered Housing
- Homeswapper
- Housing Organisations Mobility and Exchange Scheme