Finding housing
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RENTING
If you are looking to rent a home to live in, you can use this guide to find out more about what to look for.
If you are looking for somewhere to live during university, you can use this guide to learn more about the options available to you.
Your renting agreement with your landlord is either a tenancy or a licence. It is important to understand your renting agreement so that you know what you are legally entitled to.
COUNCIL HOUSING
You can apply for council housing through your local council if you are aged 16 or over. You’ll usually have to join a waiting list and you’re not guaranteed to get a property. Use this link to start your application.
If you’re a Council or Housing Association tenant and you suddenly need to upsize to a bigger house, or perhaps want to move closer to family, you can use the House Exchange service to find the best home swap to meet your needs.
SUPPORT AND ADVICE
Check if you're being discriminated against in your housing and find out how to solve your problem.
If you have been evicted, you can visit the Shelter website or call 0808 800 4444 to speak to someone to get help.
Engage Leeds are a large team of housing support staff who work citywide and support people on a one-to-one basis. In addition, they have specially-trained staff who provide support to people affected by dementia or memory issues, benefit and/or employment needs and people who come to us who may have multiple support needs.
Moving house? Find out who supplies your new property and how to get the best gas and electricity deal.
BUYING A HOUSE
Wondering how much it costs to buy a house or a flat? There's a list of fees to consider when buying a new house, including the cost of movers, taxes, insurance, your deposit and solicitor fees.
Saving up for a deposit can seem like the most difficult part of buying a home. While having a large deposit gives you the best chance of getting a good mortgage deal with a low interest rate, there are options available for people with lower deposits and government help to get you on the housing ladder.
An estate agent is the most common way to buy and sell property. They can take a lot of the stress out of the process. Find out how estate agents operate. There are some differences across the countries of the UK, so it’s important you check.