Birmingham City Council faces “a huge challenge” as it needs to deliver almost 80,000 more homes in the next two decades.
What does Band 2 mean in housing Birmingham?
Reasonable Preference categories
Band 2: Reasonable Preference categories. People who need to move and fall within one of the reasonable preference categories. All applications in this band will be reviewed after twelve months. Band 3: Non-priority and intentionally homeless, 1 bed overcrowding.
How does Birmingham Home Choice work?
Birmingham operates a choice based letting scheme and applicants accepted onto the housing register may express an interest in (bid for) a home when a suitable one becomes available. Those who do not qualify for social housing will be offered advice about alternative housing options, including private renting.
How long is the wait for a council house in Birmingham?
How long does it take to get a council house in Birmingham? According to the city council, in some areas the average applicant will wait over 20 years to secure a property.
Is Band C good for housing?
Band C is for everyone else who has housing that meets the council’s standards and whose need for rehousing is not so urgent. This includes less serious medical issues, people agreed as homeless and most overcrowding cases. Approximately 53% of applicants are in this band.
What happens when you get shortlisted for a council house?
If you have been shortlisted, you will be informed via the Home Connections website once you log on to the website. You will also be contacted by text message, email or phone call depending on the preference stated on your individual application.
What does it mean to be shortlisted for housing?
All bids received will be put in priority order to produce a list of eligible applicants for each property advertised. If your name is at the top of the shortlist, your details will be passed to the housing provider unless there are reasons why we are unable to do this.
How can I get council to move me faster?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
How long does Band 3 take to get a house?
For those that need larger properties such as 3 or 4 bedroom homes the wait is likely to be longer and could be over 1 or 2 years even for those in the higher priority bands. Some applicants in Bands 3 and 4 may not secure a property through HomeChoice for many years, if at all.
How many council houses are there in Birmingham?
Facts about Council Housing in Birmingham
The city council has approximately 60,000 properties, and this is decreasing each year – in 1981 the council had over 123,000 properties. There are currently over 23000 households on the housing register.
What does Band 3 mean in housing?
priority housing needs
Band 3 is for priority housing needs where the council recognises the need for residents to be rehoused. 45% of new successful applicants for social housing are placed in Band 3.
Who gets highest priority for council housing?
You will get more priority for council housing if your home: needs urgent repairs or is in a very bad condition. is unsanitary – for example, has bad drains or sewerage problems. lacks basic washing and cooking facilities.
Can the council force you to downsize 2022?
“The council can only advise tenants on the benefits of downsizing. We cannot, and would not, force a tenant who is under-occupying a property to move to a smaller one.”
Is Band E good for housing?
E – People getting older or who need additional support:
people with a health and housing need, for example the current house is detrimental to their illness or disability. older people, including those over the age of 55, who meet the requirements for our homes specially designed to support older people.
How many candidates get shortlisted?
The shortlist for an interview usually includes 10 to 20 candidates, but this can vary depending on the type of position you are hiring for. Companies with more resources may have much larger shortlists because they can afford to spend more time interviewing people in-person.
Is being shortlisted a good thing?
It does not mean that you got the job. Instead, being shortlisted means you’ve made it through the initial screening process, and the company is interested in speaking to you further about your skills, expertise and character.
What does rank over 20 mean on housing bidding?
It means that you are in the top 20 bidders for that property, out of however many (sometimes more than 1,000) others who expressed an interest in that property.
What happens if you reject a council house?
If you refuse an offer you may be suspended from the Housing Register for 12 months and no offers will be made during this time. If you have a homeless application with us which has been accepted, we may end our housing duty to you.
How long does bidding on a house take?
It may take up to 12 weeks to exchange contracts but can take longer, and this can be a frustrating time because either you or the seller can still back out before contracts are exchanged.
How long after shortlisting do you hear?
Generally, candidates won’t hear anything until 1-2 weeks after the closing date. This is to ensure the manager gets the best opportunity to capture the most amount of talent. Some positions are open for a month or longer.
Does having savings affect getting a council house?
If you are in a residential home this increases to £10,000. We will include a tariff income of £1 for every £250 of savings and investments above this amount (up to a limit of £16,000). If you have more than £16,000 you will not be entitled to HB or CTS.