We currently have a high number of housing applications to be processed which is taking longer than our expected 10 day service standard. If you have completed a housing register application and not received a reply please do not complete another application.
How do I get a council house in Solihull?
You will need to complete the housing options wizard. You can also phone Solihull Community Housing contact centre on 0121 717 1515. For details on how to apply to join the housing register click Who Can Use the Service.
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.
How long does it take to get a council house in UK?
The waiting times for all bands can be up to 70 months, depending on what type of accommodation you are seeking. A studio or a four bedroom house will obviously have drastically different waiting times.
How does bidding work Solihull housing?
You can bid for up to 2 properties in each weekly advertising cycle. Properties will be advertised from Wednesday until the end of the day on the following Tuesday. Once the deadline is over you can no longer bid in that advertising cycle.
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 Solihull a good place to live?
Solihull is a great area. In fact, it’s often voted one of the top places to live in the UK. There are a whole host of things to do and see in the area, plenty of bars, restaurants, and cafes, and almost 70% of the borough is designated as Green Belt land, so there’s lots of lovely, green space.
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.
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?
8.37 A person has a priority need if they are vulnerable as a result of having to leave accommodation because of violence (other than domestic abuse) from another person, or threats of violence from another person that are likely to be carried out.
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.
How many bedrooms am I entitled to in a council house UK?
Check how many rooms you can have for Housing Benefit
You can have 1 bedroom for each person who’s single and aged 16 or older. 2 people usually need to share a room if they’re: a couple. under 10 years old – it doesn’t matter if they’re girls or boys.
How long do you have to be in a council house before you can buy it in Ireland?
10 years
You and/or joint tenant must however be in receipt of some form of social housing support for at least 10 years, and must have a minimum gross annual income of €12,500, as determined by the local authority in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
How long does a bid take to get accepted?
Short answer: One to three days
It’s unlikely your phone will ring that night. A one-to-three-day wait is pretty standard.
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.
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 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 can I get a council house quickly UK?
You can apply for a home through your local council. They might also call it ‘social housing’. If your application is accepted, you’ll go on to a waiting list of people who need a council home. Your council will then prioritise applications based on who needs a home most urgently.
What happens when you are shortlisted for a council property?
When they come out to see you it usually means you’re in with a good chance and they’re just assessing how urgent you need housing. They usually do this with the top 3 or 4 people in the bidding system.
Is Solihull a white area?
Ethnicity in Solihull
Asian people were the largest minority group in Solihull accounting for 6.6% of the population. 3,239 or 2% of the Solihull population are black according to the latest 2011 census. In England more broadly the portion of the population that is white is 85.4%. 7.8% are Asian and 3.5% are Black.
What are the best areas in Solihull?
There are some good value property areas in these parts of Solihull. Places to the east of Solihull, across the M42 motorway from the town centre itself, include Balsall Common, Bentley Heath, Dorridge, Hampton in Arden, Hockley Heath and Knowle. These areas are semi-rural or rural with their own local amenities.