Ocean Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5

Platform Housing is delighted to offer this two bedroom mid-terrace, age designated, 50+ bungalow that is coming up for rent in the Thurnby Lodge area of Leicester.

Within the LE5 area and convenient location for the Coleman Road and Uppingham Road amenities - including supermarkets, takeaways, health centres, and local shops. Nearby green spaces such as Spinney Hill Park and Humberstone Park. Regular public transport routes to Leicester city centre. Great commuter links to the A47, A563 ring road, and onward to the M1/M69.

At the time of allocation we will consider a household of up to a maximum of three people.

Applicants should be aged 50+. Younger applicants may be considered if they can verify a medical need for a bungalow and are in receipt of personal independence payments or disability living allowance.

Starting with those with an assessed two bed need, preference given to those who have a verifiable local connection not the Leicester City area.

Also preference given to those who show a need for a bungalow with a level access shower. Then consideration given to those who show a need ground floor living but do not require a level access shower.

This unfurnished home briefly comprises of a:-

* Garden
* Kitchen
* Lounge
* Shower room
* Two bedrooms
* Gas central heating
* Energy performance certificate rating is D
* Leicester City Council Tax band is A

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement.

You will be required to pay one month's rent/service charges of £519.01 in advance prior to signing and receiving keys for the property. Details will be confirmed should you go on to be offered this property.

The preferred method of payment ongoing is via Direct Debit and we accept and Universal Credit.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for a lifetime assured tenancy.

Please be aware / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy
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If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.

If you are currently renting you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months' notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Customers will be contacted in order of expressing their interest for the property. If you do not hear from us, it means you have not been successful on this occasion. Please continue to express your interest in properties that are suitable for your needs.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management.

Please visit the Platform Housing Group website for some frequently asked questions.