Birmingham to Set Up Lettings Agent

Birmingham Council plans to launch a social lettings agency to provide access to private rented property to people in housing need.  The service would provide access to 40 private rented homes a week, according to details outlined in a report originally intended to be considered at a cabinet meeting in January. The council’s plans are designed to take pressure off its housing waiting list, on which there are approximately 30,000 people. Read more on Inside Housing.