53 weeks

What is a 53 week year?

There are normally 52 weeks in a year, and we charge customers on a weekly basis to cover this period. Rent weeks always start on a Monday. 

But every five or six years, the days of the week fall so there are 53 Mondays - and therefore 53 ‘rent weeks’ - in a year. 

This was the case for the financial year from Monday 1 April 2024 to Sunday 6 April 2025 and there will be another 53 week year in 2031.

What does a 53 week financial year mean for me? 

There is an extra week of rent to pay if you are on a weekly tenancy agreement or licence.  

Calculating your extra payment depends on any benefits you receive, how you pay your rent and how often you make payments. 

What do I owe for the 2024-2025 financial year? 

If you'd like to calculate your extra payment for the financial year 2024-2025, go to the section below that describes how your rent is paid, click to answer the brief questions in the form and receive instant personalised guidance. 

Please note, if you do owe an extra payment for the 53rd week in 2024-2025, and you haven't already made that payment - you will now be in arrears. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible, as it's better to deal with it straight away. Call our Customer Accounts team on 0300 5000 926 and they will help you work out a way forward. 

How is your rent paid?

If you are concerned about the 53 week year and your finances, or you have any questions, you can speak to one of our Customer Accounts team by calling 0300 5000 926