Finding somewhere safe to live away from the abuser may be one of your first priorities if you are experiencing economic abuse. If you own your home or jointly own your home with the abuser, it can be harder to know what to do.  

Immediate steps

Support is available to help you reach safety if you need to leave your home quickly because of the abuse you are facing. 

If you are in immediate danger, call the police.   

Economic abuse often takes place alongside other forms of abuse. It is commonly part of a pattern of behaviour through which an abuser will try to control you. If you are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.  We have more information available on how the police can help.  

You can call a domestic abuse helpline to find out how you might be able to get safe accommodation. Many of which offer a 24-hour service. You can also search for your local service on the Women’s Aid website. Your local service can help you to think about what you want to do next, including finding safe accommodation.  

Housing and your safety

These pages have information on the support that may be available to make sure you have a safe place to live. 

Mortgages and economic abuse

Economic abuse via a mortgage can continue long after a relationship has ended. The pages in this section have information on the options that might be available to you.    

Additional support

Organisations that can help

Separating from the abuser can be daunting, but there are specialist organisations that can support you. We have information on the support that might be available. This includes details on how to find legal advice and information, how to get debt advice and information about specialist domestic abuse support.