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FIRST LETS

FIRST LETS. First Lets. Gary Smithurst Broxtowe Borough Council. What is First Lets?. A FREE service! Partnership Funded Lettings Scheme Improving access to the private rented sector Promoting decent homes. How did we do it?. Common problems across South Notts Homelessness strategies

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FIRST LETS

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  1. FIRST LETS

  2. First Lets Gary Smithurst Broxtowe Borough Council

  3. What is First Lets? • A FREE service! • Partnership Funded Lettings Scheme • Improving access to the private rented sector • Promoting decent homes

  4. How did we do it? • Common problems across South Notts • Homelessness strategies • Market research • Building on partnership working • Access to funding streams

  5. Aims ofthe project • Prevent homelessness & reduce the use of temporary accommodation • Create links with landlords and agents • Promote wider tenant choice • Improve standards in the private rented sector

  6. First LetsSchemes • Website • The Good Tenants Scheme • Promotion of Deposit Guarantee Schemes

  7. Website • www.firstlets.org.uk • An on-line property shop • Landlord & Tenant Information Service

  8. The Good Tenants Scheme • Referencing of prospective tenants • Current and previous tenancies • Local Housing Allowance / Housing Benefit checks • Character reference if necessary • Acknowledge responsible tenants

  9. Lettings Accreditation Scheme • First Lets Scheme withdrawn in favour of EMLAS • Landlords accredited through EMLAS will have their properties highlighted on the website.

  10. Deposit Guarantee • Wider access to Deposit Guarantee • Property inspections • Full inventory • Access to support for landlords and tenants

  11. Landlord Benefits • Free advertising • Free advice and information through the website • Free property inspections • Incentives to letting through First Lets • Access to support

  12. Future Steps • Marketing strategy • Choice Based Lettings • Enhanced Housing Options • Working with other Councils Thank you

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