The housing crisis is hitting local people hard. House prices are at a record high and demand for social housing is far outstripping supply. Local people depend heavily on the private rented sector but with rents rising more sharply in the South West than most other parts of the UK it is becoming increasing difficult for families to find affordable homes.
Average rents are currently well above the Local Housing Allowance, which is the amount set by central government for support with rent costs for those on a lower income. Hard-working families are being priced out of the market.
If you choose to rent out your property directly through the Lettings Team, we can offer:
- a free lettings service, including all documents to ensure legal compliance at the start of the tenancy
- advice throughout the tenancy term, including updates on changes to housing legislation
- we match tenants according to your criteria
- you will always have the final choice of tenant
- we can refer you for grants and loans up to £25,000 for bringing an empty property back in to use
- financial incentives for providing affordable, good quality homes
If you would like to find out more contact our lettings team.