Housing options guide

The Housing Options Guide gives information about the provision of housing within East Renfrewshire including council housing, housing associations and provision for special needs groups. It also provides information on buying or building a house as well as grants for homeowners.

The Guide provides a general picture of the housing options availabe and allows people to explore these options and decide on the best solution based on their own circumstances.

Chapter outline:

1. Council housing

2. Housing association rented housing

3. Private rented housing

4. Shared ownership

5. Buying or building a housing

6. Repair and improvement grants

7. Renovating empty private properties

8. Special needs capital grant

9. Legal aid

10. Supporting people information

11. Homeless services database

12. Appendix A - Housing benefit

13. Appendix B - Housing information and advice agencies

14. Appendix C - Streets within East Renfrewshire Council letting area

15. Appendix D - Form for amendments