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Apply for council housing through your local council - you'll usually have to join a waiting list
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
You apply for council housing through your local council. Each council has…
Your tenancy agreement is a legal document and tells you all the rules…
You’re likely to be responsible for things like: fixing a curtain or…
Follow these steps if you have a problem with your council housing:…
You’re likely to lose your tenancy and you could lose your right to…
Under the Right to Buy scheme, you can apply to buy your council home if:…
Includes Right to Buy, shared ownership, getting repairs and housing benefit
Your right to buy your council home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
How to apply for a housing association home, types of tenancy agreement and the Right to Acquire
Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
Information about Housing Benefit from your local council - apply to help pay your rent
Exchanging your council or housing association property if you want to move house - tenants, rules, permission from landlords, mutual exchange
Information and advice on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and consents for disposal of land from the Housing Revenue Account.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Councils across the country will be able to buy cheaper land to help build thousands more social and affordable homes.
Your Council Tax bill - how to work it out, who has to pay, discounts and exemptions for students and disabled people, second homes, empty properties, paying the bill and getting the Council Tax rebate.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Apply to the tribunal about a rent increase decision, changes to a lease or a decision about a council house, park home or caravan, in England.
Eviction of council or housing association tenants: grounds for eviction, notice period, and what a court can decide
The Spending Review 2004 announced £1.22 billion new Private Finance Initiative (PFI) credits for Local Authorities to refurbish homes and increase…
Find sheltered or supported housing from your council with facilities such as alarms or wardens: for elderly, disabled or vulnerable people
How to rent privately, including your rights and responsibilities.
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