Sandhampton, Astley, STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN, DY13 0RQ – 2 bed bungalow, age designated 50+

• Available now • 2 bedroom age designated bungalow. • Applicants should be age 50+ • Younger applicants considered with a verified medical need & receive PIP or DLA • Suitable for a household of up to 3 people • No fees or deposit required. •

Platform Housing is delighted to offer a two bedroom, end-terraced, age designated bungalow that is available in Astley.

Applicants should be aged 50 and above. Younger applicants will be considered if they can verify a medical need for a bungalow and are also in receipt of Personal Independence Payments or Disability Living Allowance.

Sandhampton is a small residential road within a rural village environment. Astley is in the Malvern Hills District of Worcestershire.

Astley itself has limited facilities, but everyday shops, services and amenities are in the nearby town of Stourport-on-Severn.

At the time of allocation we will consider a household of up to a maximum of three people.

Preference given to those who have a local connection to the area administered by the Malvern Hills District Council.

Starting with those who we may assess as having a two bed need. Preference given to those who can verify a medical need for a bungalow with a level assess shower.

This unfurnished home briefly consists of :-

• Good sized garden 
• Kitchen  
• Lounge 
• Shower room 
• Two bedrooms 
• Gas central heating  
• Energy performance certificate rating is D 
• Malvern 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 £658.66 on the tenancy start date. Details will be confirmed should you go on to be offered this property.

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

If you are 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. 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 will be contacted in order of expressing their interest in 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.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.

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