How is the private rented sector different to the council?
With Real Lettings in the private rented sector you get: · More choice of property, · A better standard of accommodation · Freedom to move from one area to another or one property to another; · Higher but affordable rents (although not as high as some hostels or temporary accommodation). All the properties we take on are coverable by housing benefit/local housing allowance; · Housing Benefit/local housing allowance to assist with the rent where it is needed (you are also likely to be entitled to some Local Housing Allowance if you start working) · A Periodic Assured Shorthold Tenancy can continue. You will not need to re-sign your tenancy as it will roll on indefinitely as long as the landlord and tenant are both happy · Flexibility and freedom to move to a new property in any area. · While you wont have a right to buy you may be able to apply to a home ownership scheme for other properties With a council or housing association property you get: · An Assured or Assured Shorthold Tenanc
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