Private housing

You may need a licence for a House in Multiple Occupation if you're renting out to several tenants who aren't members of the same family.

Are you a property owner looking for a dependable and guaranteed rental income? We can find a local family to move into your property, manage their tenancy and pay rent straight to you with our Private Sector Leasing Service

Our Direct Lettings Services matches you with tenants who are in a good position to start a long term tenancy in private housing.

Provide a home to local families who need housing by renting out your property through the council

Advice about how to save energy and check if you can get a discount on your energy bills.

Make sure you're following building rules and check if you need planning permission before starting work on your home

Apply to be on our self build and custom housebuilding register to let us know you want to build your own home.

Get help and advice if you're having difficulty paying your rent for private housing.

Get advice on the kind of property you should look for and how to find rented properties.

Housing market reports, produced by our housing strategy team, that provide information on the local housing markets and affordability.