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Find a home
Looking for an affordable home in the West Midlands? Take a look at what’s available to rent or buy right now.
How to rent a Citizen home
Find out how you can become a Citizen tenant by renting one of our affordable flats, houses and bungalows across the West Midlands.
How to find a home in supported housing
We offer supported housing to people in the West Midlands who need tailored support. Find out more about what we provide, our housing schemes, and how you can make a referral.
Find a retirement living home
Find out more about our affordable, comfortable retirement properties in the West Midlands designed for customers aged 55+, including facilities, locations and how you can apply for one.
Buy a home with Signature Homes
We’ve got new, energy-efficient homes for sale in the West Midlands. They’re well built, easy to look after, and designed for modern living. You can buy them through our partner, Signature New Homes.
How to purchase a home with rent-to-buy
Rent-to-buy is a fantastic option for people who want to save for a deposit for a home, and allows you to rent at a reduced rate. Find out more now.
Buy a home through shared ownership
If you can’t afford to buy a home outright, shared ownership is a fantastic way to get on the housing ladder. Find out more now.
Can I buy my Citizen home?
Find out more about buying your rented home from us through the Preserved Right to Buy, Right to Buy Right to Acquire, or Right to Shared Ownership schemes.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are four schemes that can help you buy your home from us, so you’ll need to qualify for one of them.
- Preserved Right to Buy
- Right to Buy
- Right to Acquire
- Right to Shared Ownership
If you’re a leaseholder, you own your home on a lease with us, and have different responsibilities than a tenant who’s renting their home. As a leaseholder, you have the right to:
- live in your home for the duration of the lease
- the quiet enjoyment of your home
- have the structure of your building and communal areas maintained by us (if you live in a flat)
If you’re a leaseholder, your building will be covered by the building’s insurance. You can see what your coverage includes in this summary of our buildings insurance policy.
To sell your home, first you’ll need to let us know through My Account.
You’ll need to pay for a valuation from an independent RICS valuer, and give us an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) so that we can start the marketing of your home. You’ll also need to cover the cost of any other fees.
Your home can’t be sold above the RICS valuation price.
Yes, you can buy more shares in your home. You’ll need to pay for a valuation from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to value your home. Once they’ve done their report, we’ll let you know how much the extra shares will cost.
Your rent will go down once you’ve bought these shares.