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Do you have bedrooms in your homethat you no-longer need?

Would you be interested in moving to amore manageable property?

Down-Sizing Scheme

We want to support more families to findhousing and at the same time we can help ifyou have a property that is too big for yourneeds. You could potentially save on yourheating, rent and other bills, giving youmore money for life’s essentials.

Many people consider moving from larger homesbecause:

• children / others have left and the property is toolarge;

• it can save on the costs of running a large house;• it can save on the cost of decorating, cleaning

and the upkeep of a garden;• it can help you overcome mobility problems or

the struggle with stairs; and• it can enable you to move to another area of your

choice.

As long as you are moving to a property withless bedrooms we can help you find aStockport Homes property in an area of yourchoice.

We can also support you to make your moveas smooth as possible, by helping you with:

• removal costs• gas, electric, and other utilities;

Down-Sizing Sche

• ensuring a modern kitchen and bathroom isprovided or planned;

• adapting or renewing carpets or curtains;• decorating;• the condition of the garden; and• a package of furniture where required.

You will receive a cash incentive of up to£3,250 depending on the number of bedrooms yousurrender. You can either take the full amount, orchoose to spend some or all of it on a range ofremoval services or furnishings for your new home.

If you are interested, please contact the HousingProjects Officer for a no-obligation chat about theDown-Sizing Scheme.

Heidi Stewart, Housing Projects Officer

Tel: 0161 474 2975Email: homechoice@stockporthomes.org

If you are 60 years or over, you can also beconsidered for one of our excellent shelteredschemes. The schemes offer you additional supportand companionship with the option to socialise withother people where there is a communityenvironment.

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This leaflet tells you about moving to asmaller property if your property is too big.If you would like a copy in large print, Braille, onaudiotape or CD, please contact the ServiceImprovement Team on 0161 474 2860, email:quality@stockporthomes.org, text:07891 949 399 or fax: 0161 474 2869.

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