Housing Benefit has often been criticised as an overly complex benefit that does not promote self responsibility and can even act as a deterrent to working. So with a view to improving the current system the government is introducing some major changes. The Local Housing Allowance is a new way of working out how much …
A letting salesperson is more than just a “sales person.” A good lettings agent will act on your behalf and offer suggestions and guidance making sure that you get the best rent for your property. From the point of view of the prospective tenant the lettings agent will help fine tune the search process and …
Although the majority of landlords will not accept tenants on Housing Benefit there are many landlords who will. This situation has the potential to change when the new rules affecting housing benefit take effect from April 2008. There is concern within housing charities such as Citizens Advice and Shelter that the new scheme could result …