Find out who is eligible for council housing, how to apply and how councils decide who they should house first.

If you want to get a housing association place, you will have to apply to go on a waiting list.

Council and housing association tenants may be able to apply for a transfer within their current landlord’s area, or a mutual exchange to anywhere in the UK.

Under this scheme, the amount of rent you pay is between what a housing association and a private landlord would normally charge.

What to consider when deciding whether to rent privately. Gives information about what it will cost and explains how to find a place.

Basic information about housing co-ops and how to get a place in one.

If you are thinking of buying your own home, particularly if it's for the first time, you need to consider your options carefully.

If you're thinking of leaving your home make sure you're fully prepared before you go.

A local lodgings scheme may be able to put you in contact with someone who is willing to rent out a spare room.

Information on foyers, where young people can get housing and help with education, training and finding work.

Whether you are a serving or former member of the forces, you will need to know about the range of housing choices and the sources of advice available to you.

Whether you have been allocated services accommodation as a single person, as a family, or as person occupying spare accommodation, you’ll need to know your rights...

Gives details of housing options such as halls of residence and other specialist student housing.

This section explains your rights if you own or rent a mobile home such as a caravan or a park home, or you rent a pitch to place it on.

Sometimes a home is not enough. Find out how support and/or adaptations could help you stay independent.

Gypsies and Travellers have different rights depending on whether they are staying on a council site, an unauthorised site, or a private site.