Site updated:

12 February 2012

Finding a place to live

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If you are looking for somewhere to live, whether you need emergency accommodation or want to rent or buy a property, you will find help and advice on the following pages.

If you are a bit younger or a bit older, there is information which can help you make informed decisions about your housing options.

Finding accommodation

Help finding accommodation if you are homeless. Information on renting and on schemes to help you buy your own home. Advice on deposits; what to do if your landlord discriminates against you and your rights as a disabled tenant.

Young people and housing

Advice and information if you are under 18 and looking for somewhere to live. Where to get help if you are homeless; information on renting and links to organisations that can help.

Housing options for older people

As you get older your housing needs may change. Find out about your housing options, including getting help with adapting your home and links to organisations that can help.

Equity release - raising money from your home

You can get additional income, a cash lump sum or both by using your home's value as equity. Find out about different equity release schemes and how to use them.

Care homes

This information will help you decide whether moving into a care home is the right choice for you. You can also get advice on finding and paying for a care home.

Housing options for people leaving the Armed Forces, veterans and their families

On this page you can find information on organisations that can help you, as well as where to get help and advice if you are an older person, disabled or homeless.

Squatting

Squatting isn't against the law but you can be evicted.

Housing FAQs

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Housing fact sheets

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