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You’ll need to consider a number of things when you’re looking for a home to rent. For example whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent and the best way to search for a property. You also need to think about what questions to ask your landlord or letting agent so you don’t lose[…]

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When you fall behind on rent payments to your landlord or letting agent you’ll be in ‘rent arrears’. It can be tough dealing with it but it’s important you take action as quickly as possible.   Our advice can help.   Discover more at our national website. Click here.   Check who has to pay[…]

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Veronica was already struggling with the cost of living crisis. So when she needed to find an extra £150 each month for her increased mortgage payment, her budget couldn’t cover it. She’s now over £30 short each month. “In January, Veronica* suddenly found her budget impossible to balance. Her fixed-rate mortgage came to an end[…]

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You might be able to pay less Council Tax or not pay it at all depending on your situation. You might be able to get: discounts – for example, for a single person or an empty property Council Tax Reduction (CTR) if you have low income a different reduction if you can’t get much CTR[…]

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If you have rent arrears you risk losing your home… however, Citizens Advice may be able to help. You’ll be in ‘rent arrears’ if you fall behind with your rent payments to your private landlord or letting agent. Although dealing with rent arrears can be tough, you should take action as quickly as possible. If[…]

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A home of one’s own? For many the word ‘homeless’ conjures images of sleeping bags in shop doorways, but although rough sleeping is a very real and serious issue, it isn’t the only scenario. People can find themselves homeless or threatened with homelessness at any time in their life, and for many different reasons.  Nor[…]

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