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There are many different ways to access housing. These pages contain some information about the different types of housing that are available to rent and buy in Scotland, with links to further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about any of these options or have a more detailed discussion, you should contact your local council<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are having problems with your current home or you think you might be at risk of homelessness, you should contact your local council as soon as possible or seek advice from an independent organisation such as Shelter Scotland<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Authority Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Authority Housing \u2013 or council housing \u2013 is available from most councils across Scotland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the links below for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for a council or housing association home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sublet, transfer or exchange your council or housing association home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact your local council<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Housing Association or Co-operative Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also apply to housing associations directly for social housing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find a list of housing associations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you must get priority on a waiting list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get advice on housing priority<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check your tenancy rights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting Privately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also rent a home from an individual or company-based landlord. Some are managed directly by the landlord and some landlords use a letting agent to manage the tenancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out if a landlord is registered<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about tenant rights and protections<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tenancy deposit schemes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent controls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private renting housing standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dispute resolution<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-Market Rent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some housing associations and councils offer mid-market rent properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-market rent aims to help people who are working but may not be a priority for council or housing association housing and who would otherwise be unable to purchase a property in the current market and find full market rent too expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact your local council to ask for mid-market rent providers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying for mid-market rent<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeownership <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying a home may be a good option is this is affordable for you. The Scottish government provides a range of advice including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n