Renting Privately

A very good range of houses and flats are available for rent from private landlords. If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to claim benefits that will help you pay your rent. Links to the following information - Your deposit: a guide - Tips for renting privately - Support services - benefits and help A very good range of houses and flats are available for rent from private landlords. If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to claim benefits that will help you pay your rent. To find homes that may be available to rent privately, try checking: Estate agents Local newspapers Letting agents in telephone directories like the Yellow Pages or Thomson Local Directory Private adverts in local shop windows or online Family and friends Our Homelessness and Housing Solutions team Key questions to ask before you rent How much is the rent? How much is the council tax? What does the rent include? Is the rent weekly, monthly or every 4 weeks? Does the rent include the gas, electricity and water? Is furniture included? What condition is the building in?