Tyne and Wear Homes brings together Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside and South Tyneside Councils, and their respective housing organisations, to offer customers choice when looking to rent a home. Homes to rent across Gateshead are… Read More
Posts Tagged: The Gateshead Housing Company
Leasehold handbook – Keelman Homes Ltd – Rent to Buy
Rent to Buy is aimed at people who would like to buy a property but who currently don’t have enough savings to cover a deposit – you rent before you… Read More
Leasehold handbook – Keelman Homes Ltd – Right to Acquire
As a Keelman Homes tenant, you could be eligible to buy the home you rent at a discount of £9,000. You can apply to buy your home if you’ve had… Read More
Leasehold handbook – Health and safety
Gas safety You must have your gas appliances serviced every year and send us a copy of the certificate. Dependent on your lease, failure to supply a certificate can result… Read More
Leasehold handbook – Value for money
Gateshead Council and The Gateshead Housing Company must select contractors that comply with certain regulations. To be invited to tender for works contracts, contractors must be registered on the Gateshead… Read More
Overview of service charge calculations
Your actual service charge may include some, or all, of these items on your invoice, depending on the services you receive. Service What the service covers How your… Read More
Sale of loft space – conditions
Standard terms of sale The roof space can be sold either for conversion for dwelling space or storage space. The sale will be at a price to be agreed, plus… Read More
Your rights and responsibilities
Your rights and responsibilities – Gateshead Council leaseholders Your leasehold contract is an agreement between you and Gateshead Council. The Gateshead Housing Company (TGHC) is the managing agent acting for… Read More
Lease laws
What laws apply to leases? Leasehold properties are governed by many different regulations. We’ve listed a brief outline below: Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended) section 18-22 section 18 –… Read More
Lease common terms
Common terms found in your lease Your lease is a legal document, so it uses legal terms. Some of the more common terms are explained here: Lessee Is you, as… Read More