If you have not been able to find a housing association home through Lichfield District Homes, or if you are not eligible for social housing you may want to consider renting privately.
There are a wide range of estate agencies in Lichfield District that offer homes for rent in the local area, as well as many homes being published on national sites, such as www.rightmove.co.uk. Find out more about choosing a letting agency.
Some local housing associations also advertise what they call 'direct lets', which is where people who are not eligible for the housing register can rent from a social landlord. You might find these links useful:
- Bromford, Clarion and other housing association advertise direct lets on www.movingsoon.co.uk
- Search for properties on Platform Housing's website.
- Search for properties on Midland Heart's website.
This section offers practical hints and tips on how to get tenancy ready, how to know what your rights are, and things to think about before making an offer on a private rented home, as well as how to get financial support if you need it.