Over the last decade there has been a massive increase in people looking for council house or housing association property.
Many 'would be' house buyers have been squeezed out of the expensive private property market. The only other real alternative is to rent a council or housing association property.
To apply for a council house, contact you local council headquarters to fill in the required paperwork. They will want to know your individual circumstances to assess your housing requirements and current situation. All social housing bodies will give more preference to those in the greatest of need.
All councils follow a procedure of reasonable preference. You will receive more priority if you are homeless, living in overcrowded conditions or have medical or welfare needs. People who are encountering hardship in their current living conditions may also be considered with preference.
Financial circumstance, time already on the waiting list, tenancy history and length of time lived in the area may also be considered.
Applying to the councils housing department is not the only option. All areas of the Uk have housing associations that operate on a similar basis. They also use a preferential system and will also generally have waiting lists. The local citizens advice bureau and local council offices should be able to supply a list of all local housing associations.
To get your first council house or housing association property you will probably need patience. Your circumstance will be taken into account and the time it takes to get a house will reflect this. Once you are offered a home you can then enjoy living with lower rental costs. You can also consider swapping your property with other UK tenants in the future. - 30244
Many 'would be' house buyers have been squeezed out of the expensive private property market. The only other real alternative is to rent a council or housing association property.
To apply for a council house, contact you local council headquarters to fill in the required paperwork. They will want to know your individual circumstances to assess your housing requirements and current situation. All social housing bodies will give more preference to those in the greatest of need.
All councils follow a procedure of reasonable preference. You will receive more priority if you are homeless, living in overcrowded conditions or have medical or welfare needs. People who are encountering hardship in their current living conditions may also be considered with preference.
Financial circumstance, time already on the waiting list, tenancy history and length of time lived in the area may also be considered.
Applying to the councils housing department is not the only option. All areas of the Uk have housing associations that operate on a similar basis. They also use a preferential system and will also generally have waiting lists. The local citizens advice bureau and local council offices should be able to supply a list of all local housing associations.
To get your first council house or housing association property you will probably need patience. Your circumstance will be taken into account and the time it takes to get a house will reflect this. Once you are offered a home you can then enjoy living with lower rental costs. You can also consider swapping your property with other UK tenants in the future. - 30244
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Council house owners can swap their properties with other tenants. If you are interested in a mutual swap take a look at exuk.co.uk - a free council house exchange website.
