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Housing advice and support

Housing advice and support is provided by the Housing Strategy and Services Team who are responsible for:

  • homelessness services
  • production of the Local Housing Strategy and Strategic Housing Investment Plan
  • services to the private rented sector, including private landlord registration
  • home energy efficiency advice - grants for central heating, wall and loft insulation, home visits
  • liaison with Registered Social Landlords
  • housing research and needs assessment
  • funding the Shelter Scottish Borders Housing Advice helpline 0844 515 2422
  • private sector housing grants
  • housing information and advice.

Find out more

More information about the above is available in Housing Services.

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