Overview
The Defence Estates Housing Directorate (DE/HD) is responsible for the provision of accommodation for all married military personnel within the United Kingdom. However, it is a fact that approx 40% of our Single and Married personnel have their own property or rent from the community and there is always more personnel moving into the private sector.
The following pages are intended to help personnel both in the public and private sectors. We must not forget the homeless and links here are to help people advise any individual.
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Long Service Advance of Pay â Good News
It has been agreed with HM Treasury that with effect from 1 October 2008 the MOD will no longer retain a second charge on your property when you buy a home using the Long Service Advance of Pay (LSAP). This is good news as historically not all lenders were prepared to accept the business when there was a second charge. Full details and arrangements for current LSAP customers can be found on our internal Community Support website.
Local Connectionâ Housing Rules Changed
On 1 December 2008 the rules on establishing a âLocal Connectionâ for the purpose of an application for homelessness assistance have changed. Consequently, anyone serving in the Armed Forces is now able to establish a local connection with a district through residence of choice or employment there, the same as a civilian. Applicants who are dealing with a council which is unaware of this change, should provide them with a copy of this letter...
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