Louise Atherton24th February 2014

BackgroundBond Scheme 2005Started April 2009Community Interest CompanyLink with Wigan CAB

Services ProvidedHomefinder ServiceAdvice & SupportLet only service - £249 Management service – 10%Private sector leasing – 15%Pre tenancy workshop

Wigan Housing Solutions

Management - 19Leased 7

Achievements in the Leigh Neighbours Area

Management FeesWigan Housing Solutions

Average Letting Agent

Letting Fee £199.00 £425.00

Fee for Full Management

£255.00 £255.00

Total £454.00 £680.00

Wigan Housing SolutionsStaffingOperations ManagerHousing OfficerRent & Repair AssistantAdminBond scheme worker2 Housing Advisors

CriteriaProperty free from disrepair and HHSRSAny type of property for which we have demandOrdinary property – 85% of LHABungalows/adapted properties – market rentLength of lease – 3 yearsPull out clauseResponsibility for repairs and certificates LL’sInsurance excess – up to £1000

Private Sector Lease

Why is there a need to work with Private Landlords?

Shortage of available housingIncreasing pressure on social housing waiting listsCost of owner occupationNeed an alternativeWork with and reward good landlords

Private Sector Leasing

Examples of monthly rent payment1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Ordinary Property

£305.16 £361.26 £424.98 £590.73

Bungalows Adapted Properties

£456.82 £495.69 £547.69 £684.23

A Landlords view“When I first heard of Wigan Housing Solutions and

the opportunity to lease a property to the council for a term of 3 years, my initial reaction was where’s the catch and what will it cost! After having dealt with the team for a number of months and with the first property on board I can safely say it was a decision well made. The system works fantastically well for those Landlords looking for a secure income managed by a professional team offering peace of mind in a turbulent market.”

Dan Anders

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