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Looking for Employment or Training?

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2022

Looking for employment or training can be hard work and it can be tricky to know where to start. Keynsham Library is running an event which may help. The New Opportunities event is a chance for residents to meet experts in employment, skills development, training and business coaching.

 

Keynsham Library

Wednesday 6th April

11am-2pm

 

Residents can book a place on eventbrite or just turn up on the day.  

 

New Opportunities Employment Event Registration, Wed 6 Apr 2022 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

 

Housing Options

Published: Thursday 24 March 2022

Housing Options can be contacted on 01225 396296

From the 4th April, Monday to Friday we have an appointment only service at Bath One Stop Shop (please call to make an appointment).

From the 5th April and every Tuesday we have a drop in advice service at The Hollies Midsomer Norton from 9.30am -12.00 & 13.15 – 16.00.

We also offer telephone advice.

Please call 01225 396296.

Stylish Shared Ownership Properties Available in Keynsham

Published: Friday 4 March 2022

A range of brand new 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, and just one 2 bedroom house for Shared Ownership Sale, in a fantastic location just off the High Street in Keynsham.

Alliance Homes are delighted to offer a selection of brand new, stylish homes for shared ownership sale, right in the Heart of Keynsham.

Keyne Court offers a variety of modern homes. In the main building you can choose from 13, two-bed apartments or two one-bed apartments. All of the apartments are bright, spacious, and provide an indoor-outdoor connection, from either a balcony or french doors to a juliet balcony.

Next door is an attractive two-bed house, boasting its own front and rear garden, and parking.

You could buy your dream home on this popular development for as little as £92,500 for a 50% share of a one-bedroom apartment. You'll pay rent on the remaining share, plus a service charge. These homes are offered on a 125 year lease and will be available to occupy from Summer 2022. 

For more information contact Alliance Homes Sales Team by emailing sales@alliancehomes.org.uk

How do I apply for a home?

To apply for one of these shared ownership homes at Keyne Court - firstly, you would need to be registered with Help to Buy.

Applicants are required to complete Alliance Homes financial assessment prior to a reservation or viewing. 

If you want somewhere new to call home this year, check out Alliance Homes’ next steps guide to see How to apply today!

Do you live in a Housing Association property and have more bedrooms that you need?

Published: Tuesday 1 March 2022

Do you live in a Housing Association property? Do you have more bedrooms than you need? Do you want to move to a smaller property?

If so, contact the Homesearch team and we will award you priority on the register.

If you rent your home from Curo and are worried you may not be able to downsize (for example because of rent arrears, work required in your home, or anything else you think might prevent a move) then please contact Curo’s Customer Accounts team. Either call Curo on 01225 366000 and ask to speak to your account manager or email them directly on customeraccountshelp@curo-group.co.uk.

If you want to discuss with Homesearch directly then call 01225 396118 or email Homesearch@BATHNES.GOV.UK

 

 

Make sure you are tenancy ready

Published: Wednesday 23 February 2022

Whether you are on our housing register or looking for private rented accommodation, you need to make sure you are ready to manage your rent, bills and money, once you move in.

Passport to Housing is a free and confidential service Curo offers to people bidding for a new home on Homesearch.  It’s designed to help people prepare for a successful tenancy and plan for the expense of moving. 

Passport to Housing changes lives by making sure housing applicants are ready to:

  • take on a tenancy
  • manage their finances with confidence
  • plan their moving costs and rent-in-advance payments
  • maximise their potential income
  • know what to do if things go wrong or change in future

… to give you the best chance of a successful tenancy.

If you bid for a Curo property and are invited to an interview you will be asked questions about your suitability for the property.  This is known as the Curo Success Plan

Call Curo on 01225 366000, email hello@curo-group.co.uk or visit www.curo-group.co.uk