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Y-Living

Y-Living provides young people with safe, secure, affordable housing with a landlord they can trust.

Aimed at young professionals aged 18-35 or young people in full time education or training, Y-Living gives you the opportunity to live in great quality accommodation, alongside likeminded individuals.

You might be returning to the area after University, leaving the family home for the first time, or just looking for a greater level of independence.

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We offer Y-Living right across the Black Country

Y-Living Dudley

Our Y-Living site on Wolverhampton Street, Dudley is a 10 minute walk from Dudley town centre and can be easily accessed by local bus routes.

Developments are underway for a Dudley Midland Metro station too, offering easy access to the tram network.

Facilities available include:

  • 12 single bedroom, self-contained flats
  • Free on-site parking
  • Bike storage
  • Secure entry and 24 hour on call response
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Y-Living West Bromwich

Our recently refurbished Y-Living site in West Bromwich is well connected with local transport links, close to Hamstead Train Station and on a well connected bus route.

235 Hamstead Road It is also right next to Sandwell RSPB Nature Reserve, which provides an opportunity to relax in nature and enjoy local wildlife.

Facilities available include:

  • 8 self-contained studio flats
  • 44 single bedroom, self-contained flats
  • 7 cluster rooms with shared kitchen
  • Fully furnished, new build, smart designed accommodation with double beds as standard
  • Secure entry and 24 hour on call response
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Co-working areas
  • Communal lounge and games area
  • Large gardens and orchard space
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Y-Living Wednesbury

Our Y-Living on Walsall Street, Wednesbury is a 15 minute walk from the town centre and can be easily accessed by local bus routes.

Facilities available include:

  • 12 single bedroom, self-contained flats
  • Free on-site parking
  • Bike storage
  • Secure entry and 24 hour on call response
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Y-Living Wolverhampton

YMCA City Gateway is conveniently located in Wolverhampton City Centre, with local tram, bus and train stations all within a 5 minute walk of the site.

Facilities available include:

  • 36 studio flats
  • 27 cluster rooms, with shared kitchen and lounge
  • Fully furnished, new build, smart designed accommodation with double beds as standard
  • Secure entry and 24 hour on call response
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Free on-site parking
  • Co-working areas
  • Communal lounge and games area
  • Spaces available to hire
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What do you need to be able to join our community?

  • Aged 18-35
  • Have been in work for 3 months (or in training and education with a rent guarantor)
  • Have a Bank Account
  • Be able to provide 2 reference (1 from a previous landlord, 1 from an employer)
  • Pass a credit check
  • Pay a £250 deposit and 1 month rent in advance
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Belong, contribute & thrive

In our Y-Living Accommodation, we provide voluntary opportunities for residents to;

  • Belong
    by encouraging and supporting each other during their time at the accommodation
  • Contribute
    by volunteering in other areas of YMCA BCG, donating to our ‘Moving Forward Fund’, fundraising on our behalf or ‘Mentoring’ a resident in supported accommodation
  • Thrive
    by enabling residents to access activities and programs delivered by the YMCA locally, nationally and internationally
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Want to know more?

If you’re interested in finding out more or applying for Y-Living housing, please complete the form below and our team will contact you

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