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Homelessness: Financial difficulty

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  1. Financial Difficulty
  2. Council tenants
  3. Private and housing association tenants
  4. You are here: Homeowners
  5. Employment and training
  6. Cost of living
  7. Financial support available
  8. Food support available
  9. Rough sleeping support available

Homeowners

If you are struggling to pay your mortgage, take action straight away to avoid losing your home. You will need to work out a way to pay back what you owe and come to an agreement with your mortgage lender.

Citizens Advice offers advice on options for dealing with mortgage problems, how to deal with your lender, and what to do if you lender takes action against you.

Find out how to deal with mortage debts with Citizens advice

Shelter also offers advice on increasing income, reducing outgoings, drawing up a financial statement and agreeing a repayment plan with your lender.

Find out how to deal with mortage debts with Shelter

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Contact the Homeless team

If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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