Looking for supportive owners to rent their accommodation in Béziers and its surroundings

H&H recherche des logements dans des quartiers comme la Courondelle, par exemple. Pierre Saliba – Midi Libre

Habitat et humanisme et son agence immobilière à vocation sociale permettent à des personnes précarisées de trouver un toit, tout en sécurisant leur parcours et celui des propriétaires.

Two words that go together. Habitat et humanisme is a movement founded in 1985 by Bernard Devert, then a real estate developer in Lyon, faced with the difficulties of access to housing for many people.

Its goal: "To allow people with low resources, in precarious circumstances due to their social situation, their age, their disability or their health, to& rsquo;access a housing solution adapted to their situation and resources.

330 accommodations in Hérault

Since then, the movement has grown and set up an association in Hérault, based in Montpellier, and a branch in Béziers. He also opened a social real estate agency (AIVS), H&H Gestion Occitanie, in order to manage his rental real estate portfolio.

"We have 330 housing units in Hérault, indicates Livia Cherqaoua, responsible for finding supportive owners . Our objective is to expand this park, particularly in Béziers and its surroundings to offer housing at social rates.

Overcoming reluctance

But how can we overcome the reluctance of owners wishing to ensure rental income and avoid any unpaid or deterioration of their property ? "Certainly the owner makes an effort on the rent so that' ;#39;it is more accessible but it is there in terms of tax advantages (20% to 60% tax reduction) and other bonuses, in particular # 39;Anah, the National Housing Agency.

Above all, Habitat et Humanisme takes care of everything, whether the accommodation is entrusted under a management mandate or sublet. "We provide daily management, whether for small repairs, neighborhood problems or others", continues Livia Cherqaoua.

A team of social workers

"And we have a team of social workers who follow the tenants". This is what convinced D. Craveri, owner of accommodation on the heights of Béziers.

"My husband and I bought an apartment thinking about the future, for our two sons, who are currently students. So, in the meantime, we decided to rent it. We rent to a person, who lives with their children and who is employed. She has a small income but she is active.

Reassured on the issue of unpaid bills or possible damage, the mother from Béziers especially praises the seriousness of H&H. "The big advantage is that they have employees who carry out a real social survey, looking at what remains to be done for the tenant".

Certainly, "we rent less than expected but this is compensated by tax exemption or tax credit measures. It’s social housing in the private sector. In fact, we feel useful while being secure".

Devices

H&H offers two types of system for joint owners. Lease 89: a long-term housing contract for people who cannot find private accommodation but are independent, particularly financially. AIVS H&H Gestion Occitanie takes care of housing in the form of a management mandate, like a traditional real estate agency.

Subletting: in this case, it is H&H who is the tenant for a more temporary rental mode until obtaining social housing and less independent households. "We only provide this system in cities so that there is real follow-up with the social worker.< /p>

H&H also offers rehabilitation leases, as part of fairly heavy renovation work.

Habitat and Humanism, 31 rue Diderot, in Béziers, 04 67 28 38 44; www.habitat-humanisme.org. I subscribe to read more