Yorke House, Larchmere Drive, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8JB - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• 2 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment • Situated within a Retirement Living scheme • Applicants must be aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA • Register your interest today!

Platform Housing are delighted to introduce this Retirement Living scheme, Yorke House in the Hall Green area of Southeast Birmingham. Good access to the city centre with great transport links and close to many amenities.

Yorke House has a total of 15 apartments with a mixture of one and two bedrooms.  The building is surrounded by communal grounds and other facilities include lift, lounge and 24 hour Careline alarm service.

Suitable for a maximum occupancy of 3 people, preference given to those with an assessed two bedroom need.

This 2 bedroom apartment is self-contained and unfurnished. Briefly consisting of :-

• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Bathroom with level access shower
• One double bedroom and one single bedroom
• Main heating by electric storage heaters
• Energy performance certificate rating is E
• Double Glazing
• Birmingham Council Tax band B
• Careline alarm
• No deposit/fees required

One month’s rent in advance is required £619.98 (our preferred method of payment is Direct Debit) Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note that from the 1st April 2025 there will be a rent change. If the tenancy starts before the 1st April, you will be charged at the 24/25 figure until 1st April where you will be subject to the 25/26 figure of £619.98pcm.

Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include a £0.54pcm admin charge and £3.60pcm personal alarm charge. A Lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments.

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.

You will be offered a starter tenancy and if there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.  

If you are a current Private Tenant, Council Tenant or a Housing Association Tenant / (Platform Housing Group Tenant) 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.

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

There may be occasions where the property will need to be withdrawn, and you will be notified through the system. 

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com