Rent rebate

[Craftypig]

Can I apply for a rent rebate even though I am in full time employment and renting from a private landlord?

[Safiya]

yeah you may not get any though but its worth trying

[starone]

Think it is means tested and depends on how much you earn etc., but I do know that it doesn't matter whether it is rented from the local council or a private landlord. I think if you are out of work (which I know you aren't) you can also get help towards paying mortgage but as I am not sure about this it would need looking into a bit farther.

[starone]

If you google rent rebates in England you will find websites which will help you. As I said, it depends on how much you earn and if you have money in the bank - how much - you can have up to £16,000. There are other restrictions but you can have a look yourself and see if you qualify.

[Jemisa]

They won't help pay for a mortgage, but they will pay the interest on your mortgage, be prepared for a close grilling though. They don't make it easy.

jem

[bednobs]

what does "rent" rebate have to do with a mortgage, jem?

[Craftypig]

what is this Martin Lewis website you speak of Triggerhippy?

[wolf63]

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Have a look here ad see if there is any information that you can use.

[starone]

You could be buying your house and fall on hard times, bednobs so you will get something to help you. After all, why should people who are paying rent as opposed to people buying be any different. Only the interest though as jem says.
Craftypig - I get a regular news letter every week from Martin Lewis telling me all sorts of things I can save money on. It is very useful and gives lots of moneywise information. Also on his web-site.

[factor-fiction]

I think bednobs' point was that jemisa's answer, though interesting, wasn't relevant to the original queston which was purely about renting