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You will need an active application to bid for available homes .Homes are advertised on a Wednesday each week, you will usually have 7 days to bid on the property. You can bid or up to 2 homes each week

What properties can I bid for?

The type and size of property you are eligible to bid for is also determined by the Housing Allocations policy. This policy ensures that people are only housed into properties which are suitable for their needs. 

We would consider how many people are going to be moving with you and their relationship with you, who can share a bedroom, as well as age, and mobility requirements.

How long will it take for me to be rehoused?

The Council’s housing register is not a quick route to get housed. There is a very high demand for social housing, and you won’t be offered a home straight away. It can take a very long time to be rehoused through the Council’s register and some people will not be rehoused at all. The housing register is not an option for rehousing immediately, and if you need to move quickly you will probably need to find housing via another route. 

Waiting times depend on many things, like what band your application is in, how often you are bidding, the type/size of home you need (some are rarer than others), the areas you want to move to, and general availability of homes, as well as the number of other people bidding for the same homes.

What should I do if my circumstances change?

If your circumstances change at any time, for example if you move address or have a child, or you want to cancel your application with us, then you will need to contact us about this, you can do this via this link click here . It is important you keep us up to date, especially if you move. 

If your circumstances change then we will reassess your banding and property eligibility accordingly, in line with the policy criteria. For example if your family size increases you might need to bid for larger properties, or if you move into a larger home, your banding would be reassessed. If your application banding changes at any time due to a change in your circumstances, we will let you know in writing. You will not be able to bid on properties whilst your application is being re-assessed.

If you become homeless or are threatened with homelessness due to being served with a notice or being asked to leave, then you should contact us about this on 01432 261600

What happens if I don’t bid for a long time?

If you have a live housing application, then we will expect you to be actively bidding for homes. To keep our housing register and applications up to date, if you do not place any bids in a six-month period, and there has been no contact or activity on your housing application, we will consider you are no longer in need of housing and therefore your application will be cancelled. 

Exceptions: If you are waiting for adapted accommodation or a large home with four or more bedrooms, we will review your application after 12 months rather than six months as above. 

How will I know what homes are available?

Every week we will advertise available homes on the Home Point website. If you have a live housing application then you will be able to bid for properties.

I’ve seen a property I want to bid on but when I log in its not there?

When you look at properties on the website without logging in, you will be able to see all properties advertised in that week. Once you log in to bid, you will only be able to see the properties that are suitable for you.

Can I apply for more than one property?

Yes. You are permitted to bid for up to two properties per week that you are eligible for. Your two chosen properties are in no preference order

How long will I have to bid on a property?

The properties are advertised for 7 days from the date of advertisement. It doesn’t matter what time or day you bid for the property you are interested in - it is not a first come, first served service

How will I know if I have been successful?

When the advertising cycle ends, the housing association will usually only contact the applicants that qualify for an offer at the time the shortlists run. If the property is ready to let, you will usually be contacted by telephone. 

The system is refreshed every night so your position on the list is a guide and may change daily. Once the cycle is closed, your position on the list will be correct on the day the shortlist is run and is determined by your priority. 

Will my bids be considered in any order?

No, your bids all have equal weight. If you are eligible for offers on two of your bids for example, one will not be considered above another when offers are being made

If I am offered a property, when will I be able to view it?

If you are offered a property the housing association will contact you directly to arrange a viewing.

What happens if I refuse an offer?

As long as you have not exceeded your permitted number of refusals as outlined in our allocations policy, your application will remain in the same position and you'll be able to apply for further properties in the next week’s advertising cycle. If you refuse three offers over a 12-month rolling period, your application will be suspended for 12 months. You will have a right to appeal in writing within five days of receipt of notification of the suspension. Your appeal will be investigated and you will be contacted in writing within 10 days with the outcome. 

Please note you are only allowed one suitable offer if you have been awarded banding priority under homelessness or harassment grounds. If an offer is refused this may result in your banding priority being removed

Can I have a pet in my new home?

Certain properties are unsuitable for pets. This will be highlighted by a symbol against the property advertised.

How are adapted properties allocated?

When an adapted property is advertised, priority will be given to applicants that require the type of adaptations in the property. 

What are age restricted properties?

Some properties are restricted for applicants within particular age groups. You will only be eligible for these properties if you fit within the age restriction

Click here to update/ finish/renew your application

Its important that you keep your details up to date. If you don’t keep your contact details up to date you may miss out on a home or have your application cancelled