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How we help

Rent Increase Grants

Struggling to agree a rent increase with your tenant because they can't afford it? You could be eligible for a grant!

Do You Have...?

  • Your mortgage has gone up, and your costs have sky-rocketed?

  • A Tenant who is unable to afford the rent increase?

  • Rents consistently falling below market value?

We Have Good News!

  • You could be eligible for a grant to cover the cost of the rent increase.

  • Grant is paid as a one-off cash lump-sum.

  • Grant to cover the rent shortfall over a 12 or 24 month period.

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How Rent Increase Grants Work

Rents in London have soared by up to 20%, and as a result local authorities are being asked to step up and bridge the gap for families on Universal Credit and Housing Benefit.  

 

Eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific grant, but often consider factors like income, household size, and the reason for the rent increase.  

 

We can help you determine which grants you're eligible for and assist you with the application process, simplifying what can often be a complex and confusing system. We'll work with you to gather the necessary information and ensure your application has the best chance of success.

What You Get From Us

  • In most circumstances this is a free service - so don't hesitate to give us a non-obligatory call.

  • We will act as your advocate in dealing with the council and you can rest assured knowing you have an expert fighting your battle.

  • We've raised over £500k in grant funding from councils.

  • One family every week is successful in receiving a 'Yes' in their application, thanks to our team.

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Success Stories

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We helped S. Property Services renew 2 contracts and earn £8,000. The letting agents had two expiring tenancies with two families they wished to renew but knew the tenants wouldn't be able to keep up with the rising rent levels.

S. Property Services was reluctant to serve Section 21 notices to these good tenants. We intervened, getting the council to cover the difference between the current and market rent, renewing two contracts and preventing homelessness.

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Social Housing Options is the Trading name of Social Housing London Ltd is a company registered in England under Company registration number 13111721 with registered office at 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, England, EC2A 4NE.

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