Lettings Initiative Schemes
We have schemes to help you if your home is overcrowded or alternatively if it is too big.
We can also help you move to a new home outside London.
Is your home overcrowded?
The Choose and Move Scheme is aimed at helping over crowded tenants find more suitable accommodation in the private sector. The scheme offers the following benefits:
- Payment of rent in advance and deposit
- A dedicated officer to help you find a suitable property and assist you every step of the way
- A list of private landlords in all areas
To be eligible for the scheme you must you must:
- Be on the Council's waiting/transfer list and resident in Hackney
- Have been assessed by the Council as overcrowded and lacking at least two bedrooms
- Placed in the urgent band
- Be interested in moving into a property suitable for your families needs in the private rented sector
For further information telephone 020 8356 5751
Is your home too big?
The Cash Incentive Scheme offers cash to Hackney Council tenants who transfer to a council or housing association property that has fewer bedrooms than their current home. We give grants and assist with removal costs if you are rehoused.
Once accepted under the scheme, tenants are given high priority for a transfer by being placed in the "Urgent" band. They are able to bid for properties advertised each week under the Choice Based Lettings scheme.
For further information telephone 0208 356 5769/5765/2977/5605
Are you looking for a home outside London?
The Fresh Start Scheme offers private renting and social housing opportunities out of London. To join the scheme you must be a Hackney resident and either:
- On the Council's register
- Council or housing association tenant
Permission to join the scheme may be refused if you are in rent arrears or have a history of anti-social behaviour.
For further information telephone 020 8356 5751
Do you want to live in the country or by the coast?
The Seaside and Country Homes Scheme is open to council and registered social landlord tenants who live in London. All applicants must be at least 60 years of age and capable of independent living. The properties are located in coastal and country areas from Cornwall to Norfolk as well as in the Midlands and Lincolnshire.
For further information telephone 020 8356 5751
Page updated: 5 Dec 2011
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