Finding accommodation in Tandridge

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Finding accommodation in the Tandridge area

Some of the main points of this guide are summarised below.

Housing options and Homelessness Prevention

To assist you if you are threatened with homelessness you can book a Housing Options interview with a Housing Advisor. They may be able to help you find other accommodation or help you stay in your present home either permanently or for enough time for you to find alternatives. You can do this by contacting the Housing Needs Section on (01883) 732824 or 732810. These lines are open from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4.30 pm Fridays.

Renting privately

Renting accommodation from a letting agent or a private landlord is a suitable option for many people. The main benefit of renting privately is flexibility as you are able to choose the most suitable property for your particular housing needs and budget. In the guide above you will find more information about the different types of private rented accommodation, how to find it in the Tandridge area and advice on tenancy agreements. You can also find more information about renting in the private sector through the Directgov website This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window).

Help with rent

Rents are generally high in the Tandridge area. However, if you are in receipt of benefit or on a low or moderate wage you may well get help through the Housing Benefit system. This can mean that your rent will be paid for you or the rent after any Housing Benefit has been worked out will be no more than if you were renting from the council or a Housing Association.

You will need to ensure that the rent (before Housing Benefit) is below the Local Housing Allowance level. If it is not you could have to pay too much for your accommodation. Further details of the local Housing Allowance rates can be obtained from the Homelessness or Housing Benefit sections at the council.

Rent deposits

If you need help with a deposit assistance maybe provided by the Tandridge Rent Deposit Scheme. It offers a guarantee or bond to private landlords in place of a deposit or rent up front. Further details can be found in the guide or by clicking on the link above.

Rent in advance

If you have been in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support for a period of 26 weeks you can apply for a Budgeting Loan from the Department of Work and Pensions This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window) for help with rent in advance. However, this may be restricted if you already have a loan from the Department of Work and Pensions.

If you work or have not been in receipt of benefit for 26 weeks you may be able to claim a Crisis Loan. For further information contact the Job Centre Plus This link will open in a new window (This link will open in a new window) office that deals with your benefit claim, the Housing Needs Section or view the DWP website at www.dwp.gov.uk (This link will open in a new window). You can print off the crisis/budgeting loan form from the website and send in your application to the Job Centre Office.

The Housing Register

The Housing Register is for people in housing need who require low cost housing to rent. The number of people on the Register waiting for accommodation always exceeds the number of properties available. For some applicants this can mean they have to wait several years. There is an information booklet called The Housing Register available which explains how the register works.

Shared ownership options

This is the name given to the various schemes run by housing associations that operate within the district to help people on to the property ladder by owning a share of their own homes. Shared ownership is suitable for people who are currently on the Housing Register, are in housing need and would like to own their own home but cannot afford to purchase a property on the open market.

Key worker scheme

The government have recognised that it is often difficult recruiting and retaining staff in key employment posts due to escalating house prices in the South East. Therefore, Tandridge has a scheme which is directed at housing Key Workers. If you work in Tandridge you may be able to join the Council's Housing Register as a Key Worker. To find out if you are eligible for the scheme and for more information download the "Key Worker?" booklet by clicking on the link.

Emergency Accommodation and other useful contacts

The following hostels may have rooms available on a 'direct access' basis. This means that you can contact them yourself on the day that you are homeless and try to book a room for that night. If you manage to get a room in a hostel you may be able to stay for up to 4 weeks. Support is usually provided by the staff, which includes help in finding long term accommodation, advice on claiming benefits you might be entitled to and medical assistance. However, due to the way that these hostels are funded they may not be able to accommodate you if you are in employment.

Hostels will ask you to provide identification. It is also useful to be able to provide your National Insurance Number.


Croydon Association for the Young Single Homeless (This link will open in a new window) ~ 020 8683 0227 16 to 25 year old only. Contact Housing Advisor: 020 8667 0500 for referral.
Crawley Open House (This link will open in a new window) ~ 01293 447702/03 Stephensons Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN. 18yrs+. Male & Female. You will need your National Insurance Number (NIN) and a form of ID. The day centre opens at 10am. However, a place may become available at any time
Leatherhead Night Hostel ~ 01372 376508 3 Church Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, 17+ male & female. Open 6pm.
Mulberry House ~ 01483 577375 32 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 3LE Women only 16 to 35 years old. Not emergency but can take self-referral.
Number 5 Project ~ 01483 303646 5 York Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4DR. 18 yrs+ Men only. Open 6pm.
Shelter Hostel Vacancy Line ~ 0808 800 4444
York Road Project (This link will open in a new window) ~ 01483 728739 Men & Women, 17 years + Open10-2.00 Monday - Friday or after 6pm Hostel for 11 single homeless men and women. Maximum stay 21 days.
Vaughan House ~ 01483 504704 5-7 Chertsey Street, Guildford, Surrey. Hostel for homeless men and women aged 18 + Maximum stay 2 years Alcohol treatment programme.
St Patricks Night Shelter ~ 01273 749561 Cambridge Road, Hove, East Sussex.

Letting agents managing properties in the Tandridge area


Andrews (This link will open in a new window)	24 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1PD Tel: 0845 303 0383
Bidwells (This link will open in a new window)	79 High Street, Caterham-on-the-Hill, Surrey, CR3 5UF Tel: 01883 348035
Bond & Sherwill (This link will open in a new window)	134 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2ND Tel: 0845 304 5970
Burns Residential (This link will open in a new window)	57 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQ Tel: 020 8680 9444
Choices - Horley (This link will open in a new window)	28A Victoria Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7PZ. Tel: 01293 824455.
Choices - Redhill (This link will open in a new window)	99 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6PS Tel: 01737 783550.
Choices - Caterham (This link will open in a new window)	38 Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 6QB. Tel: 0843 2837 281.
James Dean (This link will open in a new window)	67 High Street, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 9AE Tel: 0845 305 5464
Johnson Hewitt	286 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AG Tel: 0845 305 5952
Martin and Co (This link will open in a new window)	5 Godstone Road, Caterham, CR3 6RE. Tel: 0845 307 0287
Ibbett Moseley (This link will open in a new window)	101/103 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0AY. Tel: 0845 305 5100
Leaders (This link will open in a new window)	4 Bell Street ,Reigate, RH2 7BG Tel:0845 305 7998
Payne & Co (This link will open in a new window)	11 Station Road West, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9EE Tel: 01883 712261
Pinnacle Properties (This link will open in a new window)	12 Godstone Road, Caterham, CR3 6RA Tel: 0845 307 3240
Robert Leech & Partners (This link will open in a new window)	72 Station Road East, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0PG Tel: 01883 717272
Rayners (This link will open in a new window)	96 High Street, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8DP Tel: 01883 744344
Streets Ahead (This link will open in a new window)	Ye Market, Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PW Tel: 0845 308 1806
Valley Homes (This link will open in a new window)	414 Limpsfield Road, Warlingham, CR6 9LA. Tel:0845 308 3202
White and Sons (This link will open in a new window)	39-41 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0BD Tel: 0845 308 3759
Woodlands (This link will open in a new window)	49 Station Road, Redhill, RH1 1QH Tel: 0845 308 4062