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Affordable housing

To rent a council house through Berneslai Homes

We have around 18,000 council homes which are managed by Berneslai Homes. As landlord, we've a legal duty from the regulator of social housing to make sure our properties are safe, well managed and meet the consumer standards. Berneslai Homes are paid by us to manage all of our properties. We assign key duties such as managing repairs, neighbourhood management, tenant engagement and much more. More details about our roles as landlord and Berneslai Homes as managing agent can be found on Berneslai Homes website.

Problems if you're renting from a social landlord

You can take a look at our advice if you're having problems paying your rent. If you're having any other problems with your landlord, such as with repairs to your property, please contact us online.

To rent through a housing association

There are also homes available to rent from housing associations such as:

• Synergy Housing (part of the Together Housing Group)
• Yorkshire Housing
• South Yorkshire Housing Association
• Guinness Northern Counties Housing Association
• Hanover Housing Association
• Habinteg Housing Association
• Acis Housing Group
• Places for People

To buy

There are a range of government schemes available to make buying a home more affordable. Visit the Own Your Home website for details of the current schemes.