Your housing options

Social housing options

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Housing Allocations scheme

How we rehouse residents to social housing based on priority
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Social housing waiting times

Our waiting times for social housing, what affects them and information about our Housing Register
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Alternative housing pathways

Help for households in temporary accommodation to move into permanent social housing more quickly.
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Homefinder

Homefinder UK helps people find long‑term social housing across the UK, including options for older residents.

Moving home or exchanging your tenancy

 

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HomeSwapper

HomeSwapper allows social housing tenants to exchange their home with another tenant anywhere in the UK
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Out of London scheme

Get support to find affordable, suitable housing outside London if you’re homeless or at risk of homelessness.
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Seaside and Country Homes scheme

Move from London into sheltered or retirement housing.
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Domestic Abuse Relocation Service

Revive helps survivors of domestic abuse move into safe, permanent social housing and access dedicated rehousing support
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Downsizing

Downsize to a smaller home and get support, priority and cash incentives while freeing up housing for others.
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Accessible Home Hand-Back scheme

If you live in an accessible (or adapted) home you no longer need we may be able to help you move

Specialist accommodation

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Supported housing

Get referrals to specialist accommodation and guidance towards independent living.
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Independent Living (Sheltered Housing)

Independent living for older people, including what it offers, who can apply, and how to get support
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Retirement rentals

Retirement properties designed for people aged 60 and over

Buying your home or private renting

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Right to Buy

Right to Buy allows you to buy your home at a discount to the full market value.
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Finding private rented accommodation

Advice for finding rented accommodation
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Private rented housing if you're homeless

Understand the benefits of private rented accommodation if you're homeless
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Intermediate housing

A range of schemes to help you buy or rent a home that you can afford

Help and information

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General housing FAQs

Answers to common questions about applying for social housing, waiting times, transfers, adaptations, and support available.
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Your housing options guide

Read and download our full guide about the options available for finding a new home.

Contact us

If you're homeless, threatened with homelessness, fleeing domestic abuse or have questions about housing options, contact our team to see if we can help.

Visit us at the Customer Service Centre.

Last updated: 26 March 2026