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How to get on the council housing list.
Hello.
Both mine & my bfs parents have said we should register on the councils list for a house. We will be looking for our first place in January but they said to register anyway. Even if we don't use it at least we're on there.
So can somebody tell me how we go about registering cos I haven't got a clue.
Thanks.
Karen x
Both mine & my bfs parents have said we should register on the councils list for a house. We will be looking for our first place in January but they said to register anyway. Even if we don't use it at least we're on there.
So can somebody tell me how we go about registering cos I haven't got a clue.
Thanks.
Karen x
You need to get in touch with your council and do it with them. This isn't local to you, I know, It's Berwick but it serves as an example: -
http://www.berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk/housingandproperty/applying.htm
If Chichester is your local authority then see
http://www.chichester.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4198
Edit: - I've just realised how blummin ugly Berwick's website is. Not like Berwick itself at all...
But remember, there can be long wait and it can be a bit of a lottery.
http://www.berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk/housingandproperty/applying.htm
If Chichester is your local authority then see
http://www.chichester.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4198
Edit: - I've just realised how blummin ugly Berwick's website is. Not like Berwick itself at all...
But remember, there can be long wait and it can be a bit of a lottery.
Here's a website all about it. http://www.chichester.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=4198
Why not use the powers of google?
Why not use the powers of google?
Hey.
Thanks. I'm actually within another district council but I will pass that one onto my bf as he comes within the Chichester District Council. My one seems alot more involved, I have to go to their offices to get a form and then they will send someone round to my house to see my needs etc then decide what band I fall in. I'll fall into D which is fine, it's only because the parents have said it's a good idea to get onto it.
Karen x
Thanks. I'm actually within another district council but I will pass that one onto my bf as he comes within the Chichester District Council. My one seems alot more involved, I have to go to their offices to get a form and then they will send someone round to my house to see my needs etc then decide what band I fall in. I'll fall into D which is fine, it's only because the parents have said it's a good idea to get onto it.
Karen x
It's entirely your own business but it's not a bad idea to get a council house and live there for a few years while saving. If you can get one of one of the nicer council estate anyway.
My parents were offered a council house when they first got married (I think everyone was on the list in those days), but they had already put a deposit down on their first home so couldn't. Obviously though if you had gone into a council house it would give them time to save up and purchase a much better house in 2 - 10 years time. So I agree with your parents, it's not a bad option whether in the short or long term.
Some may think that council houses should only be for those that are most in need but, meh, I recently moved into an ex-council estate and the few homes that are still council I wouldn't describe as too bad off, hardly the bottom of society. I wouldn't feel guilty about moving into a council house, especially in this housing market.
My parents were offered a council house when they first got married (I think everyone was on the list in those days), but they had already put a deposit down on their first home so couldn't. Obviously though if you had gone into a council house it would give them time to save up and purchase a much better house in 2 - 10 years time. So I agree with your parents, it's not a bad option whether in the short or long term.
Some may think that council houses should only be for those that are most in need but, meh, I recently moved into an ex-council estate and the few homes that are still council I wouldn't describe as too bad off, hardly the bottom of society. I wouldn't feel guilty about moving into a council house, especially in this housing market.
sparkle86
Hey.
Thanks. I'm actually within another district council but I will pass that one onto my bf as he comes within the Chichester District Council. My one seems alot more involved, I have to go to their offices to get a form and then they will send someone round to my house to see my needs etc then decide what band I fall in. I'll fall into D which is fine, it's only because the parents have said it's a good idea to get onto it.
Karen x
Thanks. I'm actually within another district council but I will pass that one onto my bf as he comes within the Chichester District Council. My one seems alot more involved, I have to go to their offices to get a form and then they will send someone round to my house to see my needs etc then decide what band I fall in. I'll fall into D which is fine, it's only because the parents have said it's a good idea to get onto it.
Karen x
i really would think about just saving (easier said than done) or maybe renting. to get a council house when you fall into this catagory is about as likely as winning the jackpot on the lottery. sometimes though, you could go to your local counceller, and they (if they are nice) usually lie on your behalf and get you a house faster - or at least they do in our area
sparkle86
Hello.
Both mine & my bfs parents have said we should register on the councils list for a house. We will be looking for our first place in January but they said to register anyway. Even if we don't use it at least we're on there.
So can somebody tell me how we go about registering cos I haven't got a clue.
Thanks.
Karen x
Both mine & my bfs parents have said we should register on the councils list for a house. We will be looking for our first place in January but they said to register anyway. Even if we don't use it at least we're on there.
So can somebody tell me how we go about registering cos I haven't got a clue.
Thanks.
Karen x
you have to apply to the council. but if you live in london you ll be waiting for years. dnt know about other areas
only other way is to have a baby lol then you ll definetly get a place
Original post by SpiritedAway
i really would think about just saving (easier said than done) or maybe renting. to get a council house when you fall into this catagory is about as likely as winning the jackpot on the lottery. sometimes though, you could go to your local counceller, and they (if they are nice) usually lie on your behalf and get you a house faster - or at least they do in our area
Yeah, being in band D is not brilliant. It can sometimes even take years before they offer you a place. However, If you have other things that you can use in your favour then that would help. For example, My step brother is in band D, He has just moved into a council house after just 8 months. But he is suffering from bad mental health issues etc due to being kicked out by his gf and not being allowed to see his child and was living on my parents sofa. so my mum managed to push for him and get his house a lot faster.
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