Homestart scheme
The Homestart scheme helps you move out of London into private rental home in other parts of the country that you might have a connection with.
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the scheme could help you move closer to friends or family who do not live in the area
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you can choose the area you want to live in, potentially a larger property with a garden
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you could also move out of London to somewhere quieter and less crowded
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living costs in other parts of the country can be more affordable than in London
Eligibility
The scheme is open to:
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council and housing association tenants
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overcrowded households lacking two bedrooms
How it works
Through the Homestart scheme, you may be offered:
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train tickets to view properties (you must be already known to our Housing Opportunities Team to be eligible for this, you can ask us for more information)
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a tenancy in the private housing sector for at least 12 months which could carry on if the landlord is happy with you as a tenant and you're happy to stay there
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rent in advance, and a deposit which is yours to put down on another property if you want to move on
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help with removals to your new home
Things to consider
You must be sure that you want to re-locate. If you change your mind you're very unlikely to have the opportunity to move back to social housing in Kensington and Chelsea.
Contact us
To find out more, get in touch with our team:
Customer Service Centre
The Town Hall
Hornton Street
London
W8 7NX
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm
- phone: 020 7361 3272
- email: [email protected]