Council housing

Applying for a property

How to register for a council property, and what happens to your application

Council housing - anti-social behaviour

It is always best if you can solve problems with your neighbour by talking to them. You can politely explain the effect that they are having on your life

Council garages

We have approximately 950 garages for rent city wide

Household contents insurance

Advice on household contents insurance for council tenants

Improvements and repairs

What to do if repairs or improvement works are needed to your home

Rents

How to pay your council housing rent, and what to do if you have difficulty paying

Right to buy

Right to Buy (RTB) means you may be entitled to buy your council home at a discount to the full market value. Your discount is based on the number of years you have spent as a public sector tenant

Services and communal repairs

How to report repairs needed to communal areas and facilities

Swapping your council home

Swapping homes is much quicker than waiting for a council organised transfer

Tenancies

Details of the different tenancies available, tenancy issues and ending a tenancy