Sourcing privately rented accommodation

Factsheet

It is important that you read this fact sheet to the end.

To find and secure suitable, affordable, private rented accommodation we recommend you take the following steps:

You will likely need to fund a bond and/or rent in advance. You may be able to do this by:

• Saving from your income (see budget sheet): consider your essential and non-essential expenditure when you work out how much you can save
• Family/friends helping you financially
• Applying for a budgeting loan
• Setting up a savings account with CLEVR Money Credit Union. Telephone: 01253 478827 email: hello@clevr.money

To find a private rented property you can search these useful Websites:

• Rightmove
• Gumtree
• Zoopla
• Open Rent

If you have no access to the internet you can attend:

• Blackpool Central Library 

The budget sheet below will also help you work out how much rent you can afford to pay. If you are on a low income you may qualify for help with your rent through Universal Credit (Housing Element) or Housing Benefit.

• To find out what benefits you may be entitled to
• For information on your Local Housing Allowance 

It is advisable to stay close to your Local Housing Allowance limit to ensure the property is affordable.

You may also wish to apply for social housing 

For further information please contact housing options:

Telephone: 01253 477760 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1.00pm to 5.00pm or Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm
Email: housing.options@blackpool.gov.uk

Financial statement

Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐

For week to month: multiply by 52, divide by 12
For month to week: multiply by 12, divide by 52

Income

Expenditure

Totals

Priority debt repayments

Non-priority debt repayments/loans

Debt advice

Debt advice is available at:

• Blackpool Citizens Advice: 01253 308401
• Fylde Coast Advice & Legal Centre 01253 584811