Finding a place to live
If you are looking for somewhere to live, whether you need emergency accommodation or want to rent or buy a property, you will find help and advice on the following pages.
If you are a bit younger or a bit older, there is information which can help you make informed decisions about your housing options.
Finding a home to rent
Help with finding accommodation to rent and information about accommodation and letting agencies and deposits and premiums.
If you're homeless or at risk of homelessness
Find out what to do if you're homeless or at risk of being made homeless. Information on applying to the council for help and the duties they have to provide housing.
Housing options for older people
Links to organisations providing information on housing options for older people including staying at home, sheltered housing or moving in with family.
Young people and housing
Document covers the rights of children and young people who are homeless, organisations which can help and includes information on renting and buying accommodation.
Care homes
Website and helpline details for Care Information Scotland and Age Scotland who can give information about care homes, including choosing a care home and paying for residential care, and for Scottish Mediation who have a specific service for helping to sort out problems of older people and care.
Crofting
Information on how to find a crofting tenancy or buy a croft, and organisations which provide advice about crofting and where to get financial help.
A Guide for Mobile Home Owners in Scotland
Leaflet with information on the rights and responsibilities of mobile home owners who live permanently in their homes.