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Advice for Young People

Under 25 with a housing problem? We are here to help.

Are you in need of emergency help?

Get help now

If you have to leave home in a hurry or have no where to stay, don’t panic. There is emergency help available.

Are you a student?

What are my options?

Finding a suitable place you can afford as a student can be difficult but there are options available.

Is your home in need of repairs?

Find out more

If your home is in a bad condition or needs repairs your landlord might have to sort things out.

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Search our advice pages or click on the popular topics below.

I’ve been kicked out
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Young parents
Care leavers
First home

Students
Money matters
Problems with your landlord

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Glossary of common housing terms

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Setting up your first home

Getting your own place for the first time is a big step. Have a look at the things you need to think about.

I've been kicked out

If you have no where to go, don’t panic. You might be able to get some emergency help.

Emergency help with money

If you can’t pay your rent or bills, you might be able to get some emergency help with money.

Support near you

Use our Search Tool to find support in your area.

Worried about a young person? – Get advice

Money matters

Living on your own could be more expensive than you think. If you are thinking of getting your own place, take time to think through what you will have to pay for.

Having problems with your landlord

See some of the most common problems experienced by tenants and what you can do to sort them out.

Ending your tenancy

If you are thinking of ending your tenancy, it is important that you take the right steps to avoid any problems with your landlord.

Care leavers

Leaving care and getting your own place is a big step. You might feel excited but also worried and a bit unsettled.

Sofa surfing

You don’t have to be sleeping on the street to be homeless.

Prison leavers

If you are going into prison or already in prison, it’s important that you sort out any housing issues so you don’t have problems when you are released.

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Being treated badly because of your sexuality or gender identity? – Get advice

Living with family

Living with family members can sometimes raise lots of different housing issues and questions.

Going to the council

If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness the council might have to help you.

Eviction

Being evicted can be very stressful and frightening. Find out what you can do and what help you can get if you are facing eviction.

Young parents

If you are a young parent, you may be able to get some help with housing.

Rent arrears

If you are getting behind with your rent you could be evicted. Don’t bury your head in the sand – get advice quickly and find out what you can do.

Understanding your tenancy

Make sure you know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Young carers

Being a young carer can be hard and can leave you worried about your housing. There is help out there.

Supported housing

Living in supported housing means you might be able to get help with day to day activities, like paying your bills or shopping.

Homelessness Application Guide

Step-by-step guide to making a homelessness application.

Application Guide

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This page was last updated on: May 3, 2022

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