The Dreamland Trust, which will be given the site by the council for a peppercorn rent, said it hoped to re-open Dreamland in 2014.

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The homes taken over by the private company would be re-let to people on the housing register at a higher rent.

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It is important to note that fraud for housing can be committed by individuals who intend to occupy a property as primary residence, or by investors who intend to rent the property as a source of income or to re-sell for gain.

FORBES: These tips will help you avoid becoming the victim of fraud.