Other housing options
Intermediate housing
Intermediate housing rents are higher than social housing rents but lower than private rental costs—up to 80% of the typical private rent. This option may be suitable for those who find private rents unaffordable but do not qualify for social housing.
To learn more, visit Homes for Westminster.
Private rented sector
Finding private rented properties in Westminster can be challenging. For information on your rights and guidance, visit our website: Private Sector Housing.
You may also want to explore housing options outside Westminster and use websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla to find available properties.
Shelter also provides advice on finding landlords who accept benefits: How to find landlords or agents who accept benefits – Shelter England.
Mutual exchange
The scheme is designed for people living in Council or Housing Association properties who wish to swap their home with another tenant. Many people choose to swap in order to obtain a larger or smaller home, or to move to a different area. When you mutually exchange your home, you are swapping tenancies with another tenant.
You can find more information on the Homeswapper website.
Homefinder
Find available Council and Housing Association homes, as well as private rented properties, to help meet your housing needs outside high-demand areas. This may be an option if you are homeless, rough sleeping, overcrowded, or at risk of homelessness.
For more information, visit: Homefinder UK