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Help with rent increases, arrears and...

Help with rent increases, arrears and if you’re struggling to pay

  If you can’t afford your rent, or you’re facing a rent increase, there are things you can do. Here’s where to find help and how to speak to your landlord.  What’s in this guide Dealing with rent increases  Help if you can’t afford your rent  Help if you’re already behind on rent (in arrears)  […]

Help with mortgage payments

Help with mortgage payments

Higher interest rates mean many are struggling with more costly monthly payments. If you’re worried about keeping up with your mortgage – or have already fallen behind – there are steps you can take to get back on track. Discover the help you can get now, including tailored support from your lender and added help […]

Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)

Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)

If you’re on certain benefits and struggling to pay your mortgage, you might be able to get a loan from the government to help pay the interest – so your usual repayments are less. This is called Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI). What’s in this guide What is a Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) loan?  […]

Sale-and-rent-back schemes

Sale-and-rent-back schemes

Sale-and-rent-back schemes are where you sell your home but continue living there as a rent-paying tenant. What’s in this guide What is a sale-and-rent-back scheme?  Risks with sale-and-rent-back schemes  Sale-and-rent-back alternatives  If a sale-and-rent-back scheme is your only option  Get the key facts  Sale and rent back – if things go wrong  Useful contacts  What […]

Government help if you can’t pa...

Government help if you can’t pay your mortgage

If you’re struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, the government could be able to help. You could be able to sign up for the Mortgage Rescue scheme, Support for Mortgage Interest, or other government benefits that might boost your income. What’s in this guide Contact your lender first  Get free advice  The Housing Loss Prevention […]