Finding a property
Not all properties accept payment from Universal Credit. You can find properties and rooms in shared houses in different ways. Visiting and registering with a letting agent; adverts in shop windows; the internet and via friends who may know landlords. Properties that do accept Universal Credit can be found on the following websites:
- Spare room - dss rooms to rent
- Letting a property - private landlords accept dss
- DSS move
- Nuroa - dss welcome to slough
- Property to rent dss - Gum Tree
- DSS Local
- Movingsoon - dss accepted
On the websites, you can filter your search by area, price and number of bedrooms. It is useful to look for multiple properties at the same time because properties get rented out quickly, and some advertised properties might not be available.
It is good to look with friends or people you know as this will make the search process easier. Renting can be more enjoyable if you live with people you know. Housing through word of mouth will be easiest to get; do you have any friends or family who know of a room that is available? Is there anyone you could stay with while you look for your own place?