Whatever your needs, whether you’re a Student looking for accommodation while you study, or a Professional looking for a the perfect apartment in Newcastle we have a package to suit you.
Here at HM Residential we pride ourselves in providing the very best advice, the very best service to our tenants, and we work very hard to help you find the perfect home for your needs.
At HM Residential we want to help you find your perfect home, and that means getting to know a little about you as a person: your likes and dislikes and the things that are important to you.
With over 3,000 registered properties we constantly have a great selection of homes coming available, and we endeavour to find the perfect home for you. We will never try to lever you into a home that you don’t feel is suitable for you.
We live here and we enjoy all the local amenities, so whatever your lifestyle we have the local knowledge to advise you on the very best places to go.
Perhaps you would like to share a home with similar, like-minded people. In this case you want to find an agent who will understand the dynamics of a household, and who will introduce you to your housemates to ensure a smooth integration.
We'll guide you through every step of the way
LHA or Local housing allowance is a method of calculating housing benefit going towards you rent, if you have a private landlord.
If you rent from a council or housing association or have shared ownership, different rules are used to calculate your housing benefit.
Universal Credit combines government benefits into a single monthly payment. It replaces six other government benefits.
You can qualify for Universal Credit if you are on a low income or are out of work. You must also have less than £16,000 in savings.
You need to apply online, and there is a helpline for new applications. Please note that you may need a guarantor when renting a property.
There are five LHA rates:
This doesn’t determine what property you can rent, only the amount of LHA you can receive.
Your Landlord or their agent can apply to have the LHA element of your benefit paid directly to them. Remember you will need to arrange to pay any top up amounts if your rent is not fully covered by the LHA.
Landlords will let their properties to tenants they feel will pay their rent on time and look after the property. Landlords and Agents should not discriminate against you simply because you are receiving benefits.
It really is quite simple: