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Help with rent arrears and problems with paying your rent

If you can’t afford your rent, or you’re facing a rent increase, there are things you can do. Here’s where to find help and how to speak to your landlord. What’s in this guideDealing with rent increases Help if you can’t afford your rent Help if you’re already behind on rent (in arrears) If you’re w

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Mortgage arrers or problems paying your mortgage

If you’re struggling with your mortgage repayments and can’t get back on track it’s important you don’t ignore the problem. There’s a lot of help available.What’s in this guideStep 1 – Contact your lenderStep 2 – Check if you have insurance coverStep 3 – Take action to cut your costsStep 4 – Speak t

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Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI)

If you’re on certain benefits and struggling to pay your mortgage, you might be able to get a loan from the government to help pay the interest – so your usual repayments are less. This is called Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI).What’s in this guideWhat is a Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) lo

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Sale-and-rent-back schemes

Sale-and-rent-back schemes are where you sell your home but continue living there as a rent-paying tenant.What’s in this guideWhat is a sale-and-rent-back scheme?Risks with sale-and-rent-back schemesSale-and-rent-back alternativesIf a sale-and-rent-back scheme is your only optionGet the key factsSal

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Government help if you can’t pay your mortgage

If you’re struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, the government could be able to help. You could be able to sign up for the Mortgage Rescue scheme, Support for Mortgage Interest, or other government benefits that might boost your income.What’s in this guideContact your lender firstGet free adv