Thats really good if your 6-10. Basically it goes by priority band and date. It means in front of you for that property there is between 5 and 9 people. If the first 5 people decline or are refused for rent areares for example then the next 5 people will be invited to view.
What does rank mean in home options?
your general position on
Your Rank – your general position on the shortlist. Offered/Let Band – the priority band of the person who has been offered the property. Offered/Let Priority – the priority date of the person who has been offered the property.
What does rank over 20 mean on council 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. So you are getting near your goal of being successful on Locata provided you bid for the right properties.
What does position mean on housing list?
If you’ve bid on a property and you are currently in queue position number 8, it means that 7 people in a higher band/priority or have been in the same band longer than you.
What does queue position mean on council bidding?
Once a bid is placed, you will be shown a queue position. This is an estimation of your current prioritisation, in regards to all other bids that have been placed. This number will change during the cycle in relation to all other bids subsequently placed.
Who is highest priority for council housing?
Applicants who will receive higher priority for housing: People whose current housing has a serious negative impact on their health. People who are living in severely overcrowded housing. People who are homeless as a result of domestic abuse.
What is the highest band for housing?
Allocation of Homes – Banding and Categories
- Band A – for households with an urgent need to move.
- Band B – for households with a high priority to move.
- Band C – for households with an identified housing need.
- Band D – for households with no other housing need but interested in affordable social housing and Homebuy.
What happens if you bid too high on a house?
Risks of Bidding Too Much Over the Asking Price
Your mortgage lender could deny your loan or approve you for an amount that doesn’t cover your offer. (Having a financing contingency in your contract allows you to abandon the deal if you’re unable to secure financing.)
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.
Can you bid too high on a house?
Although it’s possible to buy a home at or below the asking price, offering over the asking price is actually quite common, as it’s not unusual for real estate agents to intentionally list a property at a slightly lower price than the home value to attract more potential buyers.
What makes you priority for housing?
The council must give you some priority on the housing register if you are legally homeless. This includes when you’re at risk of domestic abuse or violence in your home. It applies to homeless families as well as single people or couples without children.
What makes you priority need for housing?
Check if you’re in priority need
living with a child – this will usually include a child aged 16 to 18 if they’re in full-time education or training. pregnant or living with someone who is. homeless because of domestic abuse. homeless because of an emergency – for example a fire or flood.
How many points do you need to bid on a house?
120 points
If you have applied for council housing and have 120 points or more, you can bid for council and housing association properties.
How can I speed up my council house?
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.
Why does my bidding position change?
Your bidding position will change if more people bid for the same property after you have placed your bid or if the property is mobility category 3.
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.
How do I check my position on the housing list?
If you want to know your position on the housing list, ask the local authority. Your position may go up or down depending on the circumstances of other people on the list and as your own circumstances change.
Is depression a priority for housing?
Priority if you need to move for medical or welfare reasons
has health problems that are made worse by where you live. has mobility problems that make it difficult to get around your home. suffers from a mental illness or depression, that is made worse by your accommodation.
Is Band 3 good for housing?
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.
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 does the band system work for housing?
You’ll be placed in order of priority based on your housing need. There are five bands, with 1 being the highest, and 5 the lowest. You’ll be put in band 3 if you have overcrowding and/or medical points.