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Frequently Asked Questions about Housing


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  1. How long do I have to wait to be allocated a house after I submit an application form?
  2. How much rent will I have to pay? Do I have to pay my rent on a weekly/monthly basis?
  3. Am I entitled to Housing Benefit? How much Housing Benefit will I receive?
  4. I know the town I would like to live in, how do I find out who provides housing in this area?
  5. Am I allowed to buy my house?
  6. I have noisy/ anti social neighbours – who do I contact?
  7. I am a wheelchair user/have mobility problems, is housing available to accommodate my needs?
  8. What does Stock Transfer mean?
  9. Who can provide me with housing information and advice?

 

 

 

61% of Borders' households are owner-occupiers, this compares to 53% in 1991.  

Source: 1991- 2001 Census GROS

 


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