Get Slough money to move
Slough Borough Council is offering council tenants the chance to down size their homes and receive money in doing so to help with the council’s shortage of family homes.
Some of the houses in Slough borough are now occupied by couples after their children have grown up and left and the council is offering them the chance to down size and receive money for each bedroom they give up, plus moving expenses.
This only applies to tenants living in a council or housing association property who have spare bedrooms and are prepared to move to a smaller home in an area of their choice.
Tenants who agree to this will be paid £1,000 for each bedroom and £500 towards removal costs.
Lou McKay, housing initiatives officer for Slough Borough Council, said: "This new scheme will help the council gain more family homes in the borough which are very much needed.
"This incentive scheme should encourage people who want to down size to a property more suitable for their needs, in an area of their choice, ultimately giving us back properties to rent to other families."
Commissioner for Slough housing, Cllr Tony Haines, added: "This is a great initiative where both parties benefit. The council will receive much sort after family homes and the tenants who move will be given a home in an area they like, plus some money to help with the move.
"It is vitally important that we have homes for families in the borough. If anyone is interested in the scheme, then please call us and let us know."
For more information, please call 01753 875543 or 875592 and ask for an application form.
The council reserves the right to refuse your request subject to demand and availability of funding.
Slough Borough Council