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Housing

House

Homeless? Thinking about leaving home? Or have you moved in to your own tenancy? Then this is the page for you.

Get help with housing

Have a look at the different organisations that can help you get a house...

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Getting furniture

In East Lothian the council are running a pilot scheme to help new young tenants get started in their own place. They'll arrange for the delivery and fitting of their 'white goods', this includes fridge, cooker, washing machine etc. The measuring and fitting of floor coverings...

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Energy Efficiency

There are Fuel Billing Advice Teams (FBAT) in Edinburgh and the Lothians who can help people who are having difficulties paying for fuel or understanding their bills. They can advise on the cheapest payment methods...

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Gemma's story

When I first got my flat I was happy and looking forward to having my own space. After a wee while I began to feel stressed as I had no idea how to get my home decorated or who to turn to for help...

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