I am a homeowner
The Somerset Mortgage Advice Line has been set up in conjunction with the Citizens Advice Bureau to help homeowners that are in mortgage arrears or worried about their mortgage.
The service runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm with a late opening on Wednesday until 6:30pm on Wednesday. To access the service just call 0300 343 0013. Alternatively you can submit the form below and you should receive a call within 1 working day.
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Citizens Advice Bureaux provide free, confidential and independent advice on issues such as housing, legal, money, debt, repossession and welfare benefits. Find your local bureau in Somerset or visit Adviceguide for practical, reliable, up-to-date information on a wide range of topics and factsheets to download. |
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For information about Tax Credits phone 0845 300 3900. 9 out of 10 families with children are entitled to tax credits. But you don't need to have children to qualify. Click what are tax credits to find out how much you could get. | |
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Community Legal Advice offers free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales who are on a low income. |
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National Debtline helps you to deal with debt issues. You can also download and print a personal budget sheet and self help pack. | |
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Shelter offers help with housing, mortgage debt or problems with welfare benefits. It operates a national homeowners helpline on 0300 3300 515 to provide expert help. Shelter have an office in Taunton and can be accessed on 0800 169 0317. Shelter |
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Mortgage help is a government website dedicated to helping homeowners that are worried about their mortgage or in mortgage arrears. | |
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Consumer Credit Counselling Services offers you help to deal with several debts. |
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For information and advice on Pension Credit, if you are over the state pension age, phone 0800 99 1234. | |
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To see if you are eligible for Council tax benefit to help with your council tax bills, to get advice about a homelessness application or to register with Homefinder Somerset, contact your local Council. You can also contact them for other housing advice. All of the district Councils in Somerset are offering the Mortgage Rescue Scheme. Depending on which district you live you in click on one of the following:
Mendip District Council: Sedgemoor District Council: Taunton Deane Council: West Somerset District Council: South Somerset District Council |
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