New homes make a difference for Lewisham families
The first council housing built in Lewisham for 30 years is now home to six Lewisham families.
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New year, new homes for Lewisham
Working jointly with Lewisham Council we have built the first council housing in the borough for 30 years. Six new homes near Mercator Road in Lee will be advertised on Lewisham Homesearch this week …
Cracking down on fraud
Working closely with Lewisham Council, we participate in the National Fraud Initiative and investigate fraud – this includes investigating properties which are being unlawfully sublet or have been …
£8,000 benefits help for stroke victim
Mrs Martin, aged 50, from Deptford was the victim of a severe stroke that left her completely housebound. She was unable to carry on working full time and couldn’t afford to pay her rent or …
Housing Register application process is changing
From Monday 1 December 2014, residents will no longer be able to make applications to the Council’s Housing Register via paper forms. Those in housing need who wish to make an application and existing …
Lewisham Homes and Brigade team up to improve high rise safety
We have joined forces with London Fire Brigade to improve its emergency response to fires in residential high rise buildings in the borough.
Thinking of Moving?
Since April 2013, welfare reforms have cut the amount of benefit that people can get if they have a spare bedroom in their council home. This is called the under occupancy charge, and has also been …
Homes made more energy efficient
600 homes have had cavity wall insulation installed for free as part of a programme funded by the Government. The insulation acts as a blanket to help stop heat escaping through the walls, keeping the …
Noisy neighbours evicted
We want our residents to live happily in their neighbourhoods however, sometimes there are problems with antisocial behaviour (ASB) and we can help. In February we successfully evicted an antisocial …
Affected by bedroom tax?
Trading Places is a specialist Council team set up to assist tenants who are affected by the bedroom tax. If you are thinking of moving they can help with your re-housing options including: Bidding …
Delays in fence repair
Garden fence repairs are currently taking longer than usual due to a national shortage of fencing caused by the winter storms. We have been informed by our fencing suppliers there is a six to eight …
First council homes in Lewisham in 30 years
Lewisham Homes has received the ‘virtual’ keys to lead the borough’s first council housing development in 30 years.
Possible under occupancy exemption
The Department for Work and Pensions announced that Housing Benefit need to review some cases where the Bedroom Tax/Under Occupation Charge may have been applied incorrectly to tenants in receipt of …
Green light for new council homes
Six new family homes will be built in Lee, between Mercator Road and Lee High Road. Two of the homes will have two bedrooms and four will have three bedrooms. They will be built on a site that …