Somerset House, 150 Meadway, Birmingham, B33 8NA – Age designated 50+; 1 bed 1st floor apartment

• Coming soon • For people aged 50+ • 1 bedroom 1st floor apartment • Close to local amenities & transport links • Suitable for one person or a couple • No deposit / fees required • Register your interest today •

Platform Housing is delighted to offer this one bedroom first floor, age designated apartment that is coming up for rent in the Lea Hall area of Birmingham.

Close to many local shops and amenities as well as public transport links. Regular bus services into the City Centre and the Lea Hall Railway station is approximately ½ mile away.

Suitable for one person or a couple. Applicants must be aged 50+

Preference given to those who can verify a local connection to the Birmingham City Council area.

Set within communal grounds there is shared access into the building. Stairs take you to the first floor, there is no lift.

This unfurnished home briefly comprises of a:-

• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Bathroom
• Bedroom
• Main heating is by electric storage heaters
• Energy performance certificate rating is C
• Birmingham Council Tax bad is A

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 £537.25 in advance prior to signing and receiving keys for the property. 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 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.

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. 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 will 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.

We do not yet have a confirmed ready to let date.

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