Finding a Home

Use the pages in this section for information on some of the housing options available in Reading.

The Housing Advice Service can offer advice and assistance to prevent you from losing your home or to help you to secure alternative accommodation.

If you are considering longer term options and are interested in applying for a Reading Borough Council or Housing Association property, use the link 'Homechoice at Reading' on the menu on the left.

Applying To Homeswapper National scheme enabling Council and housing association tenants to exchange homes
Christian Community Action Charity providing low cost secondhand furniture to households in need
Complaints and Comments
Complaints, Compliments and Comments: Housing Services How you can let us know what you think.
Government Home Buy Schemes Government schemes to help people buy their own home
Intermediate Rent Discounted rent for keyworkers who cannot afford to buy a home
Key Worker Housing A scheme to help certain key workers find affordable housing and information about local schemes
Private Rented Accommodation Advice on finding a home to rent privately
The Deposit Guarantee Scheme A scheme to help people into privately rented accommodation who might otherwise be unable to afford a deposit