Houseproud is a “not-for-profit” scheme working in partnership with your local council, to promote repairs, improvements and adaptations to your home. Our sole aim is to help older homeowners to continue to live safely and independently in their own homes as long as they wish.

We know that the prospect of building work, however small, is daunting and finding a reputable contractor is not easy.

Houseproud can offer a safe and easy way of getting essential jobs done and if finding the money to pay for it all is a problem, we can help with that too.

Benefits for the homeowner

Houseproud provides access to mortgages from £5,000 which are specially designed to meet the needs of older people at competitive rates

Practical advice on repairs, improvements and adaptations

Honest information about the funding options available and access to loans

Access to independent financial advice and legal services

Provision of Key Facts illustrations of equity release options in line with FSA requirements

Peace of mind because the work is carried out under the auspices of the local council

Reliable tradespeople used to carry out the work

Regulated lenders that understand your needs and allow you to cope with changing circumstances

Guarantees of No Repossession and No Negative Equity whilst you remain in occupation

The comfort and security of being able to live independently in your own home rather than having to move into residential care