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Yield % included when Landlord owns property and they are a RP
lflint 09/10/2026
Hi
We have a known registered provider who are
looking to set up a new provision for specified
acco ...
nancyowens 08/10/2026
Hi,
We are looking at some of our processes when
dealing with HB claims for Temp Accom. One thing ...
Claim Date When Moving From General Needs to Specified
Pete Mc 08/10/2026
Slightly unusual one this.
We have a claimant who
was iro UC for housing costs but then began to re ...
Extra Care Sheltered Accom & Mixed Aged Couple
Tiggsie 08/10/2026
We are currently reviewing our Supported
Accommodation claims, and we have one which is a
housing as ...
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