Housing options guide

The Housing Options Guide tells you about the many housing options in Edinburgh and provides you with advice if you are having problems where you live.

Renting from a private landlord

The majority of properties available for rent in Edinburgh are with private landlords. Private landlords can offer you properties of all sizes and in all areas of the city.

Advice and information about finding a private let

Affordable buying

Help to get on the property ladder

Eviction and repossession

If you are at risk of losing your home you need to get help and advice as soon as possible. Find out more about where to go for help by following the links below.

Facing eviction or repossession?

Help from Scottish Government for people in mortgage difficulties

Section 11

Renting from a social landlord

The Council, Housing Associations and Co-operatives do not have enough houses for everyone who is waiting for social housing.

Renting from Edinburgh Council, Housing Associations and Co-operatives

Mutual exchange

Homelessness

If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness our homelessness and housing advice section gives advice and information on what to do. You can also contact Housing Options Team, The Access Point (TAP) or your neighbourhood office

Housing advice and homelessness terms glossary

If you become homeless out of normal office hours and do not have anywhere to stay you can call the emergency out of hours service on 0800 032 5968.

Advice and support services in Edinburgh

All agencies by client group

Advice and support agencies A-Z

 

Disclaimer: Please report any concerns about other websites directly to them. We provide these links only for advice and information.

Housing Options Guide

Contacts
Name: Housing Advice and Information
Tel: 0131 529 7200