Whether you are looking to buy or rent your first home, looking to move to a new home or need emergency housing there are a range of options to consider depending on your age and personal circumstances.
A home is normally the most expensive thing you will ever buy so your choice of housing is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. It is therefore important to fully understand the options that are available to you.
These include:
- Council Housing and Housing Associations
- Transfers and Exchanges
- Renting Privately
- Intermediate renting
- Buying and Selling
- Lodging Schemes
- Housing for forces and ex-forces
- Student housing
- Emergency Housing
- Homeshare
- Specialist Housing Options
- Rent or Buy - which is the best option for you?
Guides to Housing Options
Comprensive guides to all aspects of owning or renting a home can be found at the following links:
- Owning your own home: a global look at home ownership and renting - GOV.UK
- Homes - MoneyHelper
- Housing - Citizens Advice
- Housing Advive - Shelter.org
- Owning your own home - comparethemarket.com
- Homeshare – Sharing your home
A series of downloads, booklets and tools to help you work out your rights and understand your options can be found here.
Comprehensive details of charities offering advice to people in need of help with housing can be found at MYADVICEGATEWAY CHARITIES - HOUSING section.
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