Help with rent, housing costs, council tax and problems with your home.
31 guides across 9 topics
Bills, discounts, single person discount and council tax arrears.
Council tax is a priority debt — understand summonses, liability orders and how to negotiate a manageable payment plan.
Council Tax remains one of the most aggressively enforced household bills in the UK, with late payments quickly triggering court summonses and bailiff action. This guide breaks down statutory reduction schemes, discretionary council discounts, and how SupportFund helps members protect their household liquidity.
Learn how to log in to Brent Council My Account in 2026. Access Council Tax, apply for emergency resident support, and track local benefit claims online.
Access your Brent My Account online portal to manage Council Tax, apply for resident grants, track benefits, and get emergency financial help in 2026.
Understand Fife Council Tax bands, 2026/27 charges, single person discounts, and local reduction schemes to lower your household bills in Fife.
Find your council tax band using the official UK checker, understand your bill and learn when you can challenge a band or claim council tax support.
Section 21, notice periods and what a landlord can and cannot do.
Received a Section 21 notice? Learn how to check if your 'no-fault' eviction is valid and what steps to take while protecting your tenancy.
A guide to your legal rights regarding home repairs, damp, and mould in England, highlighting critical landlord repair timelines enforced under Awaab's Law.
Learn how a house exchange works in the UK for 2026/27. Understand mutual exchange rules, landlord consent deadlines, and downsize benefit tips.
Learn which UK documents count as proof of benefits in 2026, where to obtain replacements and how to avoid delays with councils, landlords and grants.
What to do first if you are behind on rent, and how to avoid eviction.
Struggling to pay your rent? Learn how to negotiate a realistic repayment plan, access emergency support, and protect yourself from eviction.
Behind with rent? Learn how to protect your home, negotiate repayments, claim housing support and get urgent rent arrears help across the UK.
Universal Credit housing element, Housing Benefit and Discretionary Housing Payments.
The Universal Credit Housing Element is the primary structural mechanism designed to help low-income tenants cover their rental costs. This guide outlines how housing support is calculated, the critical impact of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) caps, and how SupportFund bridges immediate budget shortfalls.
Check how 2026 local housing rates affect Universal Credit or Housing Benefit, including bedroom rules, rent shortfalls and official LHA lookups.
Landlord repair duties, timescales and how to escalate a complaint.
Learn how to access your Choice Home login portal in 2026. Manage rent payments, report maintenance repairs, and access social housing support online.
Learn how to access your Home Group login in 2026. Pay rent, log repairs, and manage your tenancy via the My Home portal quickly and securely.
Emergency housing, council duties and where to get help tonight.
What to do if you are homeless or at risk of losing your home in England. Learn about the local council's legal duties to assist you and how to access emergency shelter.
Discover Solihull housing options in 2026. Learn how to apply for Solihull Community Housing, access emergency accommodation, and secure rental support.
Support for Mortgage Interest, payment holidays and arrears.
Understand how a guarantor mortgage works in 2026. Compare JBSP deals, protect family assets, and navigate lender affordability checks safely.
Understand how a mortgage guarantor works in 2026. Learn about legal risks, JBSP alternatives, eligibility rules, and exit strategies for UK buyers.
Deposit protection rules, deductions and dispute resolution.
Other practical guides on housing & council tax.
Check UK minimum wages for 2026/27, including age and apprentice rates, accommodation deductions and practical steps if your employer underpays you.
Check United Kingdom minimum wage rates for 2026/27, including age bands, apprentice pay, deductions and practical steps if you are underpaid.
Learn how to apply for a council property in 2026. Discover priority bands, bidding rules, emergency housing rights, and rental support in the UK.
Learn how the Housing Ombudsman UK handles complaints in 2026. Discover statutory response timelines, compensation rules, and escalation steps.
Learn how to generate a UK eVisa share code to prove your right to work, rent, or claim benefits in 2026. Step-by-step Home Office guide.
Discover current 2026/27 LCWRA rates, Universal Credit monthly payments, waiting periods, and eligibility rules published by DWP.
Check Scotland’s 2026 minimum wage rates by age, apprentice rules, legal deductions and what to do if your employer has underpaid you.
Understand the UK Family Advocacy Scheme for legal representation and parent support in social care cases. Learn about 2026/27 legal aid and advocate rights.
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Council and housing association homes, waiting lists and transfers.
Housing Portal Guide 2026: Access & Manage Social Housing
Learn how to register, log in, bid for properties, and track social housing portal applications across UK local authorities in 2026/27.
Easy Housing Association Applications: UK Guide 2026
Learn how to find and apply for an easy housing association tenancy, strengthen your priority case and avoid scams with this practical UK guide.