Nextstep

If you are looking for housing in the private rented sector, and cannot find the deposit that landlords ask for, then Nextstep could be for you. The scheme aims to help young, single people on a low income. It offers guarantees to landlords in place of a deposit. Nextstep serves the Reigate and Banstead Borough Council area.

Who is eligible for help?

• You must be single, aged 16-30.
• Living in the Reigate and Banstead Borough or have a local connection, such as close family, or be wokring or studying in the Borough.
• In housing need, for example threatened with homelessness or in need of alternative accommodation.
• On a low income or receiving benefits.
• Little or no savings
• Capable of independent living.

What will Nextstep do for me?

• We will help find you properties and visit them with you.
• Offer your landlord, on your behalf, a guarantee upto the value of four weeks' rent in place of the usual deposit.
• If required we will help with applying for social and housing benefits. We can also laise directly with social and housing benefit departments on your behalf.
• We will provide on-going support throughout your tenancy.

What must I do?

There are certain conditions which you must agree to when you apply and when you take up a tenancy with Nextstep.

• Keep to your tenancy agreement.
• Let the project know if there are any changes to your circumstances that will affect your tenancy, for example benefit changes or finding a job.

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ONE to ONE Office Solutions (01342 892929) are proud to be sponsoring Nextstep.

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Nextstep is managed by Reigate and Redhill YMCA in association with Nightstop in Reigate and Redhill. Nextstep is funded by Community Fund.

Nextstep is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all eligble people regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other irrelevant factor.