Wellington Court, Brook Lane, Harbourne, Birmingham, B32 2DP - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• Suitable for a couple or single person with identified care/support needs • For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA!

One & two bedroom apartments • Register your interest today • Applicants must be 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA to apply

Wellington Court is a modern retirement village in Harborne, Birmingham, for people aged 60+, or 55+ if receiving PIP or DLA, with priority given to those with identified care or support needs. It offers a peaceful and supportive setting close to local amenities, with landscaped gardens, communal parking, and easy access to shops, services, and public transport.

Wellington Court has 34 x 1 bedroom and 6 x 2 bedroom apartments, all with a lounge, shower room and kitchen. All apartments have central heating, double glazing and a 24 hour emergency alarm system. 

Wellington Court is a modern purpose built Retirement Village, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. It is surrounded by landscape gardens and terraces, Harborne is close by. There is a range of shops, including a co-op, fish & chip shop, pharmacy, newsagents, all of which are a short walk away. There are also several G.P surgeries in the area. The scheme also benefits from parking, a bookable guest suite, salon, library, restaurant/cafe and more, all for residents to enjoy at their leisure.    

The property briefly comprises of-

• Kitchen
• Living room
• Bathroom with level access shower
• Electric storage heating
• Double glazing
• Lift in building
• EPC rating – E
• Council tax band – A

One month’s rent in advance is required starting from £820.94 on the tenancy start day. . Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include a £24.65pcm charge towards the cost of support, £4.40 administration charges, £3.74 personal alarm charge and £0.94 communal license charge.  A lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments.

The Lettings Officer will confirm the rent/service charges with the customer at offer stage.

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 an assured lifetime 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 a current private tenant, council tenant or a housing association tenant you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. If you are a current tenant of Platform Housing Group, you will be required to give 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.    

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.

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. Contents insurance is the tenant’s responsibility.

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact customers that are not successful for the property.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com