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HomeOption is the Choice Based Lettings scheme which allows applicants to choose where they want to live by expressing an interest in (bidding on) suitable properties in areas of their choice. Find out more about the process by selecting each option …

Housing Strategy For housing strategies and developments, visit Housing strategy . Tenancy strategy Our current Tenancy Strategy is contained within the  Housing Strategy 2021-2026 (PDF) . Every local housing authority in England must prepare and publish …

Brentwood Business Network Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Business Network International Effective Business Network Essex Business Partnerships Essex Business Forum Essex Chambers of Commerce Federation of Small Businesses Networking Essex Nexus Networking …

Essex County Council are the authority responsible for most of the street lighting in the Borough. They're not responsible for street lights on private roads. If you want to report a fault with a street light, you can fill out an Essex Highways form. …

Help to Buy is a programme that helps people who want to buy a property but can't afford to.  Most people who apply for Help to Buy are first time buyers, but the programme can also help you if you need to buy a property in situations where your household …

Introduction Through our Corporate Strategy, Brentwood 2025 , we have committed to a £60 million programme over seven years to deliver the next generation of modern council homes. These homes will make best use of existing, underused land in the Borough, …

What is a HMO? Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) provide essential affordable housing for many tenants who need it. The Housing Act 2004 provides the definition of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) as a property occupied by at least three people who …

Residential landlord forum The Landlord Forum is an informal gathering of landlords and a chance to meet, network and pose questions to staff from Environmental Health and Housing Benefit Services.  We have joined up with other nearby Councils to hold a …

Lettings agents and property managers are required to belong to an approved redress scheme if they deal with residential property. There are currently three approved redress schemes. For information on the schemes, visit Gov.uk Redress scheme , Redress …

If you're disabled or an older person and are finding it difficult to do everyday tasks, you might find that adaptations to your home would make life easier. You may be eligible to have funding from the Disabled Facilities Grant for any adaptations that …