Look for a home
Your housing options
The housing scene is more complex than it was in the days of massive council estates and cheap homes to buy. There is a big demand for rented homes in many areas.
So it's important to be flexible and think imaginatively about how to increase your chances.
Here are a few tips:
Check Homefinder and Homeswap
See if you have a chance of a home with a housing association, the city council or another not-for-profit landlord. Get information about how to register, check out available homes and bid for a home online.
If you already rent from a not-for-profit landlord you could have a better chance of moving quickly by exchanging your home with another tenant. Search online for tenants who live in the type of home you want and who are looking for a place like yours.
Look in different areas
Many areas have benefited from multi-million pound investment - you might be surprised at how things have picked up. Others are in line for similar upgrades; you could really reap the benefits in a few years. The more areas you consider, the more chance you have.
Consider another property type
If you'll only take one type of home, you'll limit your chances. Many multi-storey blocks run by not-for-profit landlords, for instance, have been radically improved and can be easier to come by. Others flats - some close to the city centre - are now available to buy, offering a cheap step on the homeowning ladder.
Think about renting privately
Look for a privately-rented home, and you could find just what you want - and quick!
Look at these great advantages
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homes available now across Manchester - with no waiting lists and no red tape!
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a choice of size and types - from one bed studios to houses big enough for the largest families. Say goodbye to overcrowding!
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rents you can afford: if you're on a low income you can get Housing Benefit to cover your rent.
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choose from furnished, part-furnished, or unfurnished homes to suit you best.
Not keen on private renting? Maybe you've thought about private renting but decided against it. Let's see if we can put your mind at rest . . . see renting from a private landlord.
Find out about low-cost ownership
You may not think you can afford to buy, but there are lots of low-cost schemes that may be in reach. Some are affordable because they allow you to buy a share of your home, and rent the rest until you can afford to buy it outright. See low-cost home ownership.
Contents of Look for a home
- Your housing options (this page)
- Improve your prospects
- Staying where you are
