Invitation to join the Landlord  Group and plan Landlord Forums

High Peak and Derbyshire Dales are hoping to introduce a support group for Accredited Private Landlords. We want to change the focus of the present Private Sector Steering Group and make it a group that is much more for Landlords and which focuses on issues which Landlords want to discuss rather than those of the two councils. This will meet about 4 times a year. We envisage this group planning larger Landlord Forums twice a year – where we can give information / have guest speakers etc about issues that concern all Landlords.

If you would like to join this group please contact Ruth Ward on 01298 767485 / 01629 761391 / 07795351875

Wonderful Opportunity to be part of an Innovative Pilot.

Advertise your empty properties on the Councils’ Home Options website FREE !!

Home Options is the way that the council and housing associations let their properties.

People are prioritised according to housing need but anyone can apply to register.

Certain exclusions do apply e.g. previous evictions, rent arrears or behaviour that would lead to possession being granted.

 4416 people are registered for High Peak alone.

 Every two week cycle an average of 354 bids are made. That is 354 people actively looking for accommodation.

We want to offer Accredited Landlords the opportunity to advertise their properties, free of charge, on the Home Options Website. The Landlord will have the choice about who he/she allocates their property to, not the council. We will simply give you a list of potential tenants from those who bid on your property.

All you will have to do is provide us with the details of the property and your criteria for letting

We are piloting this is the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales with our Accredited Landlords. If you would like to be part of that Pilot – or would like to know more about the scheme please contact Ruth Ward 01629 761391 or Moira Bates at High Peak Community Housing  08451298075

Grant for Accredited Landlords

There is now an Accredited Landlord Grant available in High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. The Grant is worth £1500 per property for up to 3 properties per year. For more information call Mike Towers (High Peak) 07990788416 or Matthew Hulley (Derbyshire Dales) 01629 761350

“Prepare and Place” – A New Project for Prospective Tenants

The “Prepare and Place” Project (run by Adullam Homes) aims to help and enable those who often remain excluded because they are not ready or able to access and sustain a tenancy.  It will provide an intense programme of one to one support to assist participants to access accommodation with a pool of participating Accredited private sector landlords.

Adullam Support staff will work with each individual accepted onto the Scheme to identify with them to agree strategies and goals for breaking the cycle of an unsettled accommodation history.

 Participants and Landlords,  will be offered access to the Private Sector Bond Scheme and a package of support to reduce barriers that exist for the target group, including:

 - Bond for duration of the tenancy& extended bond

 - Possible rent in advance.

 - Discretionary assistance – agreed on an individual basis.

 - Access to start up furniture packs, travel costs to attend appointments  

   with  Landlords and to access other services, including education  or    

   training.

 - Rent payable direct to participating Accredited Landlords

To enquire about participating in this scheme please contact Sue Wolton or Steve Rumbellow on 01298 767485

The High Peak Borough Council Bond Scheme

The Bond scheme has been, and continues to be, effective in facilitating access to private rented accommodation by putting in place a Bond and a Support Package which – hopefully - reduces the incidences of failed tenancies. Many Landlords use the Bond Scheme and this number is increasing each year. Thanks to all Landlords who participate.

A review of the scheme is underway and if you have participated in the scheme a letter is included with this Newsletter about which we welcome your comments.

If you would like to know more about the High Peak Bond scheme  contact Alison Gilbride on 01298 73798. In  Derbyshire Dales please contact DDDC Housing Department on 01629 761100.