The Orchard, Powick, WORCESTER, WR2 4SE – Two bed bungalow – For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• Coming soon • Two bedroom bungalow • For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP or DLA • No deposit / fees required • Village located between the city of Worcester & the town of Great Malvern •

Platform Housing is delighted to offer this two bedroom, age designated, end terraced bungalow that is coming up for rent in Powick.

The village of Powick is in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire. By road situated within 4.2 miles of Worcester and within 5 miles of Great Malvern. So, there is easy access to the surrounding area as well as the M5 Motorway.

For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of personal independence payments or disability living allowance.

Preference given to those with a local connection to the area covered by the Malvern Hills District Council.

At the time of allocation, we will consider a household of up to a maximum of three people. Consideration given to those who can demonstrate a need for a two bedroom property. Within this preference given to those who can verify a need for bungalow with a level access shower.

The bungalows are sent back from the road and accessed by a shared footpath. There is a step at the door. This unfurnished home briefly comprises of:-

• On road parking
• Garden
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Shower room with a level access shower tray
• Two bedrooms
• Gas central heating
• Energy performance certificate rating is C
• Malvern Hills Council Tax band is B

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. 

You will be required to pay one month’s rent/service charges of £684.56 in advance prior to signing and receiving keys for the property. Details will be confirmed should you go on to be offered this apartment.

The preferred method of payment ongoing is via Direct Debit and we accept Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for a   lifetime assured tenancy.

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.

Should you be successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.

If you are currently renting you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Customers may be contacted in order of expressing their interest for the property. If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been successful on this occasion. Please continue to express your interest in properties that are suitable for your needs.

Projected to be available on Monday, 13 October.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy. Pets may be considered with restrictions. For example, permission may be considered for a dog/cat.

Please visit our website for some frequently asked questions; https://www.platformhg.com