Housing in Birmingham
Our
Housing Service pages offer a wide range of information on all aspects of
housing in the city. This includes advice on
finding somewhere to live,
renting private and
council properties, and buying a home.
Buying a Property
The
BBC website provides extensive information on buying a home, including
advice on choosing an estate agent, and current property news.
Our
Buying Your Council Property page gives information for who are interested
in purchasing their rented council property.
Changing Your Address
Remember that, when moving home, there will be a number of parties who
must be informed of your change of address.
The
I Am Moving website provides a free service, informing your service
providers, (including utility companies, Government agencies, financial
institutions, even magazine subscriptions) of your new address.
TV Licensing
When you move, your TV licence doesn’t. Some people assume that their TV Licence is assigned to them, rather than the property, but that is not the case.
Contact TV Licensing in order to transfer your licence to your new address, by visiting the TV Licensing website or calling 0870 242 3349. If you want to change your address online, make sure you have your licence details to hand.
Mortgages and Finance Issues
 The
Financial Services Authority's Guide to Mortgages gives advice on choosing
the right mortgage, plus information on interest rates and keeping up
repayments.
The BBC website features a
Mortgage Calculator, a quick and easy way to estimate monthly mortgage
repayments on a range of loans.
The Department for Work and
Pensions offer information regarding financial
help with rent payments, alongside advice on available benefits (including
Council Tax Benefit).
Our
Council Tax pages give information relating to all aspects of Council Tax
payments, including advice on available
discounts and exemptions.
Moving to Birmingham
If you are considering moving to the city, you may also find the following
information useful:
Local Schools - the
Birmingham Grid for Learning website provides information regarding
schools in the city, including the
OFSTED report for the area.
Leisure Facilities and Tourist
Information -
Visit Birmingham and
Arts Central provide information on tourist attractions in
the city. Further information regarding leisure facilities, cultural
attractions and events can be found on the
leisure pages of Birmingham.gov.uk.
Travel Information - our
Transport Information pages give contact details for local transport providers.
Local Economic Information - the
Birmingham Economy website features local economic reports and ward
information. For information about areas of the city, see our
ward pages.
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