Private sector housing
Information on private sector housing within the town including houses in multiple occupation and home owenership.
Category Items
Home Improvement Grants and Loans
A home improvement loan may be available to owners of properties which fail to meet the Government's decent homes standard if the applicant is unable to pay for essential repairs or improvements.
Grants and Loans FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions.
Home improvements - disabled facilities grant for a private property
The disabled facilities grant scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of essential adaptation work to make a house fit for a disabled person.
Minor Works - Handyperson Scheme
This scheme is for older residents who require small repairs to their property.
Home ownership service - services and community repairs
When a council property has been purchased in a leasehold agreement by the tenant, the local authority remains responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance in communal areas and structural and exterior repairs. The leaseholder is expected to contribute a share of the cost.
Homes in multiple occupation
The Council carries out safety inspection on homes in multiple occupation to ensure that they are safe, fit to live in and meet the legislative standards.
Homes in multiple occupation - licence
The landlord or person having control of or managing homes in multiple occupancy which are 3 or more storeys high and are occupied by 5 or more people must apply to the local authority for a licence.
Private property compulsory acquisition
The government, local authority or utility company has the legal right to buy or take rights over owner and occupier of private property if it falls within a public or private construction project.
Public health - housing
Providing advice and information to the public on all aspects of public health relating to housing. Enforcement of public health and housing regulations.
Council Housing
Garages