Woodward House, 41 Hill View Road, MALVERN, WR14 1SJ – 2 Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment

• Available now • Two bedroom, second floor apartment • Suitable for a household of up to three people • No fees or deposit required • Allocated within a local lettings plan •

Platform Housing is delighted to offer this two bedroom, second floor apartment that is coming up for rent in the Worcestershire town of Malvern.

Located on the outskirts of a popular Malvern Vale development in a convenient location. Close to a Sainsbury’s Local. There is also a community centre. More amenities are available in Great Malvern which offers a range of independent shops, Waitrose supermarket and the renowned theatre complex with concert hall and cinema, all set against the backdrop of the Malvern Hills.

Transport communications are excellent with a bus service nearby and there are mainline railway stations in both Malvern Link and Great Malvern providing direct links to Worcester, Birmingham, London Paddington and Hereford and South Wales. Junction 7 of the M5 motorway is located just outside Worcester, bringing the Midlands, South West and South Wales into an easy commute.

A short walk from the property is a network of footpaths and bridleways leading into open countryside, the Worcestershire Way and the Malvern Hills, ideal for the outdoor enthusiast.

Suitable for a household of up to a maximum of three people.  Preference given to those who have a local connection to the area covered by the Malvern Hills District Council.

Allocated within a local lettings plan that includes

• Allocated as a sensitive let with checks to establish that there is no history of anti-social behaviour.
• Applications are subject to interview by the Neighbourhood Officer
• Any children in the household must be 5+ years of age.
• At least one person within the household should be in permanent employment.
• Preference for those with an assessed two bed need, then working couples and then single working applicants may be considered.

Set within communal grounds with some nearby resident parking. There is shared access into the building and stairs take you to the upper floors, there is no lift.

This unfurnished home briefly consists of:-

• Open plan kitchen/diner/lounge
• Bathroom
• Two bedrooms
• Gas central heating
• Energy performance certificate rating is B
• 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 £620 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 affordable rent tenancy. Please note that rents on affordable rent tenancies are subject to review and may change, details will be confirmed should you be allocated this home.

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. 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.

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