Getting a roof over your head

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Southampton offers a wide variety of housing from private rented apartments overlooking the marinas to pleasant family orientated council homes, from victorian character houses in leafy suburbs to retirement properties built to meet your needs. You have the option to rent, lease or buy a home and these pages will provide you with all the information you need to help you settle here.

Private housing

We provide a range of help and assistance to landlords, tenants and homeowners.

Private tenants

We are able to help tenants who have problems with disrepair in the properties they rent.

Council Tax Bands 2007

The charges from 1st April 2007 For Southampton City Council are as follows.

Southampton suburbs and their residents

Southampton is divided into a number of smaller areas, each with it's own particular characteristics. Follow this link to find out more about these areas.

Home at last

If you have found the home you want there are lots of things you need to do. This page offers you links to local utility suppliers, DIY stores and more information to help you settle in to your new home.


Last updated: 1 August 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798