Homestay
The ICB has launched the Homestay marketplace to increase access to affordable accommodation in Surrey. The platform is an NHS-to-NHS marketplace that allows NHS employees to rent out their spare rooms to NHS colleagues.
Some of the key features of Homestay include:
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Secure and Confidential Environment, where only NHS employees can list or search for available rooms.
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Seamless Room Rental Experience, offering a request-based booking process and advanced search filters together with video messaging, making it easy for employees to find suitable rooms within their organisation. With detailed listings, including amenities, house rules, and preferences, employees can make informed decisions to find their ideal accommodation.
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Cost-Effective Housing Solution, where renting rooms from fellow employees can provide significant cost savings compared to other traditional accommodation options. The Homestay Hub promotes affordable alternatives by enabling employees to find housing within their budget while reducing commuting time and expenses.
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Opportunity to earn tax free rental income up to £7,500. More information can be found on the
UK government website
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The Surrey Heartlands Homestay marketplace can be accessed
here.
If you are interested in being host please click
here.
All you will need is an NHS email to register and if would like to be a host, some details, and a few photos of your room/property - that’s it – it’s really easy to do.
Please click
here
to view Homestay flyer.
