Property Pool Plus
If you would like to be considered for social housing on Merseyside you need to join the Property Pool Plus housing register.
Property Pool Plus is where most social landlords, such as housing associations, advertise their properties. Social housing used to be referred to as council housing.
You can also register with social landlords who are not on the Property Pool Plus list. View a list of Housing Associations (liverpool.gov.uk).
Ministry of Defence Referral support
The Defence Transition Services (DTS) team supports veterans and their families.
Find out more about how the MOD helps with housing issues (GOV.UK).
Op FORTITUDE
Since 2023, Riverside Housing has supported veterans who are at risk of losing their homes which includes helping people into supported accommodation through Op FORTITUDE (riverside.org.uk).
Either call 0800 952 0774 or make an online Op Fortitude referral.
Private landlords
In Liverpool, private landlords must get a licence from Liverpool City Council for their properties if they are within 16 wards. This ensures that properties meet safety standards and that landlords are considered to be fit and proper. If you intend to rent a home from a private landlord make sure that the landlord and property is licensed before signing a tenancy agreement.
You can check that the property is licensed on the register of licensed properties (liverpool.gov.uk).
Forces help-to-buy scheme
If you are thinking about buying your own home there may be help available through the government’s help-to-buy scheme.
The scheme enables service personnel to borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000 interest free towards the purchase of a property.
The aim of this scheme is to address the low rate of home ownership within the armed forces.
Find out more about the Forces help-to-buy scheme (GOV.UK).
Useful links
Property Pool Plus (propertypoolplus.org.uk)
List of housing associations (liverpool.gov.uk)
Register of licensed private rental properties (liverpool.gov.uk)