Getting help to find a civilian home when leaving the armed forces
Find out how Defence Transition Services can help you find a civilian home if you're leaving or have recently left the armed forces.
About Defence Transition Services
The Defence Transition Services (DTS) is part of the the Ministry of Defence.
Alongside the Veterans Welfare Service, they can provide advice and guidance to help you make informed choices on your civilian housing options as you transition out of the forces.
Your housing needs will be considered as part of the referral process.
To find out how to be referred to DTS, see getting additional support when leaving the armed forces.
For general advice on finding a civilian home when leaving the armed forces, see finding a civilian home as a veteran.
Book a place on a civilian housing briefing
DTS run regular civilian housing briefings to help inform service personnel and their families about the choices available to them.
Briefings are open to all service personnel and their families, at any stage of their service career. They can cover:
- house purchase (including Forces Help to Buy)
- private rental
- independent financial advice (provided by Service Insurance and Investment Advisory Panel members)
- social housing
- affordable home ownership schemes
Brief dates for 2024/25
Click on the links below to register for the date you wish to attend.
| Date | Start time | End time | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 December 2024 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 16 January 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 13 February 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 13 March 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 24 April 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 15 May 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 12 June 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 10 July 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 11 September 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 16 October 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 13 November 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
| 11 December 2025 | 14:00 | 15:30 | Civilian Housing Brief |
Note: DTS cannot help directly with Forces Help to Buy or Loss of Entitlement queries. For these queries, use the contacts below.
If you need help with the Forces Help to Buy scheme
For Forces Help to Buy enquiries or applications, contact:
Forces Help to Buy
Phone: 0141 224 3600 (Option 4)
Email: [email protected]
If you need help with service family accommodation
For enquiries about notice to vacate letters or retention of service family accommodation, contact:
Loss of Entitlement
Phone: 01904 418 000
Email: [email protected]
Updates to this page
Published 12 September 2024Last updated 10 December 2024 + show all updates
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Updated civilian housing brief links for 2025.
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First published.