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We’re trialling a project with Manchester City Council to help you move to a smaller home and clear rent arrears up to £2,500. Managing any home can be challenging and we understand that when you’re living in a home that isn’t right for you, it can be stressful and sometimes an added financial strain. A new home might be more suitable for several reasons including: › Medical and mobility needs › Saving money on bills, including rent › Less cleaning and household maintenance New scheme for tenants with rent arrears Are you living in a home that's become too big for your needs?
If you’ve fallen into rent arrears and are living in a home with two or more bedrooms that aren’t being used, please get in touch.
How does it work? You’d need to be registered on the city council’s Manchester Move website so we can help you find and bid on suitable homes. After moving to another home, you would receive a £2,500 incentive which would be used to clear your rent arrears, and any remaining balance would be credited to you. The city council’s rightsizing team would also help you with removal costs.
› Avoiding the bedroom tax › Moving to a different area
If you are in rent arrears and want to find out more, email: incomecollections@southwayhousing.co.uk or call us on 0161 448 4200.
We’re proud to sign the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge
of diverse sexual and gender identities. To strengthen our commitment further, we have proudly signed the HouseProud LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge in collaboration with Stonewall Housing. Southway is dedicated to fostering meaningful change by striving to achieve the HouseProud Pledge Pioneer Accreditation. This involves fulfilling three core commitments aimed at engaging residents of varying sexual orientations and gender identities in decision- making and policy development. The accreditation highlights housing providers who ensure
these groups are actively involved in shaping the housing experience for members from the LGBTQ+ community. Through these actions, we aim to create an environment where all residents and colleagues— regardless of
At Southway, we are deeply committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community and promoting equality for all individuals. We believe that everyone deserves a home where they can freely express their sexual orientation and/or gender identity without fear or prejudice. We are now committed to participating in the HouseProud Northwest Scheme, which provides inclusivity and support for colleagues and active allies
their sexual orientation or gender identity— feel valued, respected, and empowered within their communities.
Find out more about the LGBTQ+ Housing pledge at: www.houseproud-lgbt.com/pledge
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