Factsheet
It is important that you read this fact sheet to the end.
To find and secure suitable, affordable, private rented accommodation we recommend you take the following steps:
You will likely need to fund a bond and/or rent in advance. You may be able to do this by:
To find a private rented property you can search these useful Websites:
If you have no access to the internet you can attend:
The budget sheet below will also help you work out how much rent you can afford to pay. If you are on a low income you may qualify for help with your rent through Universal Credit (Housing Element) or Housing Benefit.
It is advisable to stay close to your Local Housing Allowance limit to ensure the property is affordable.
You may also wish to apply for social housing
For further information please contact housing options:
Telephone: 01253 477760 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1.00pm to 5.00pm or Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm
Email: housing.options@blackpool.gov.uk
Weekly ☐ Monthly ☐
For week to month: multiply by 52, divide by 12
For month to week: multiply by 12, divide by 52
Income
Income details
Description | £ |
Earnings |
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Partner's earnings |
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Universal Credit |
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Income Support |
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ESA |
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Working Tax Credit |
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Child Tax Credit |
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Child Benefit |
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State retirement pension |
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Occupational pension |
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Pension credit |
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DLA/PIP |
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Housing Benefit |
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Other income |
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Expenditure
Expenditure details
Description | £ |
Rent/mortgage |
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Buildings/content insurance |
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Council Tax |
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Gas |
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Electricity |
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Water |
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TV licence |
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Childcare costs |
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Landline/TV/Internet |
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Mobile phone |
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Public transport |
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Car running costs |
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Food and groceries |
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Clothing/footwear |
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Baby items |
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Pet food/insurance |
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Cigarettes/tobacco |
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Memberships/subscriptions etc |
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Christmas/birthday savings |
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Repayments to benefits |
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Child maintenance |
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Other expenditure |
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Totals
Description | £ |
Income |
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Expenditure |
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Available income |
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Priority debt repayments
Details of priority debts
Debt | £ |
Mortgage arrears |
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Rent arrears |
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Council Tax arrears |
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Magistrates court fines |
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TV licence arrears |
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Gas and electric arrears |
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Child maintenance arrears |
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Total |
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Non-priority debt repayments/loans
Debt information
Debt | |
Personal loans: e.g. Greenwoods/Bank/Provident/friends and family |
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Goods on HP: e.g. Car, furniture (BrightHouse repayments) |
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Store cards |
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Credit cards |
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Catalogue |
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Secure loans |
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Water arrears |
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Other |
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Debt advice
Debt advice is available at:
- Blackpool Citizens Advice: 01253 308401
- Fylde Coast Advice & Legal Centre 01253 584811