Housing

East Suffolk Lettings was developed by East Suffolk Council to help increase residents access to the private rented sector.

Gateway to Homechoice is the scheme for letting social housing across seven council areas in parts of Suffolk and Essex.

Energy Performance Certificates and sources of energy efficiency help and advice.

Disrepair refers to any situation where a property requires repairs that East Suffolk Council, as the landlord, has a statutory obligation to carry out.

East Suffolk Council have secured funding from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) to help improve the energy efficiency of our houses.

Empty properties can not only bring down the amenity of a neighbourhood, but are also a waste of resources as they could provide much needed accommodation without the need for new housing.

The council works closely with the Norfolk and Suffolk Gypsy, Roma Traveller service and they can provide support if travellers arrive on your land.

Shared ownership is a Government backed scheme which aims to help people get onto the property ladder.

The council owns 13 Retirement Living schemes, with most of them located in the Lowestoft area.

Free homelessness advice, focussing on homelessness prevention and addressing any housing issues at the earliest opportunity.

Everyone has the right to live without violence and fear.

East Suffolk Council supports tenants who are living in a home that is larger than they need and would like to move to a more suitably sized property. Rightsizing can help reduce living costs, improve comfort and wellbeing, and make best use of council housing for local families.