How Do I Contact Tyne And Wear Homes?

For further information about Homefinder, Tyne and Wear Homes or to register for rehousing you must complete an online application form please visit www.tyneandwearhomes.org.uk. By telephone 0345 2000 102.

How does Tyne and Wear Homes bidding work?

You can bid for up to three homes per week. Only bid for homes you would be willing to accept. Available homes will be advertised weekly, between Thursday at 00:01 and Monday at 23:59, at www.tyneandwearhomes.org.uk.

How do I register for Tyne and Wear homes?

To apply, login to register your details and complete the online application. You are now able to upload supporting information directly to your application. Please note that uploaded documents do not need to be sent separately to the Local Authority to which you have applied.

Where is Tyne and Wear homes?

Tyne and Wear Homes is a partnership of Gateshead Borough Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council and South Tyneside Council, their housing providers and Registered Social Housing landlords.It is a Choice Based Lettings scheme which means you can apply for housing in any of these areas.

How many council houses are there in Gateshead?

20,000 homes
We are Gateshead Council’s Housing Team. We manage and maintain nearly 20,000 homes across the borough and provide a range of housing services to Gateshead residents.

How can I get council to move me faster?

How to get a council house quicker

1. Be as open and flexible as you can.
2. Update the council of changes to circumstances.
3. Ensure you’re in the right band.
4. Use all your bids.
5. 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 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.

What documents do I need to upload to Homeseekers?

Please see the Allocations Scheme document for more details.
These are the documents we will accept:

• main bank statement (i.e. the account where wages / benefits are paid into)
• utility bills.
• council tax bill.
• credit card bill.
• rent book.
• tenancy agreement.
• itemised postmarked envelopes (not from the council)
• polling cards.

Can you sell your HDC house?

In the event of such an application, the HDC has the option to repurchase the property at the original price. That option is open to the HDC for three months, after which the homeowner can sell. The purpose of that clause is to give the HDC the option of recovering housing subsidy in those cases.

How do I register for a council house in Newcastle upon Tyne?

You must register with Tyne and Wear Homes in order to bid for a property. The easiest way to do this is on the Tyne and Wear Homes website. You can call us for advice on 0191 277 2020.

What is Band 4 housing?

the lowest priority
The Housing Allocations Scheme uses a banding system to decide who needs housing the most. Band 1 is for people with the greatest priority and Band 4 is for people with the lowest priority. If you are placed in a higher band you will usually be housed quicker than if you are placed in a lower band. Band.

Where is the best place to live in Newcastle?

The best areas to live in Newcastle

1. 1 – Fenham. This large residential area is a wonderful place to live in Newcastle upon Tyne.
2. 2 – Jesmond. Jesmond is thought to be one of the most affluent areas within Newcastle and its surrounding areas.
3. 3 – Heaton.
4. 4 – North & South Shields.
5. 5 – Chopwell.
6. 6 – Gosforth.
7. 7 – Quayside.

What is the best area to live in Newcastle upon Tyne?

For those looking to be close to the city centre but want to avoid the price tag, Sandyford and Jesmond are two of the city’s most popular suburbs. At only 10-15 minutes’ walk from the city centre and served by their own metro stations, both Sandyford and Jesmond are well connected to the rest of Newcastle.

Where is the best place to live in Gateshead?

Newcastle

• Jesmond. One of the most sought-after suburbs of Newcastle, Jesmond boasts leafy streets and terraced period houses.
• Tynemouth.
• Whitley Bay.
• Sandyford.
• Fenham.
• Low Fell.
• Saltwell Park.
• Lobley Hill.

How much is housing benefit in Gateshead?

Local Housing Allowance rates

WHY is Gateshead not a City?

Historically part of County Durham, under the Local Government Act 1888 the town was made a county borough, meaning it was administered independently of the county council. Since 1974, the town has been administered as part of the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead within Tyne and Wear.

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 my boyfriend live with me in my council house?

If you’re the tenant, you need to get permission from the Housing Executive or housing association before your partner moves in. The person named on the tenancy agreement is responsible for paying rent. If your partner moves in with you and you’re claiming housing benefit you need to tell the Housing Executive.

Do the council give you money to move out?

Housing Moves is the Mayor of London’s scheme to help social tenants in London to relocate to other boroughs. You can also benefit from the Fresh Start scheme if you want to move out of London and get paid for moving to a smaller home from an under occupied one.

How do you win a bidding war House in 2022?

9 ways to win a bidding war

1. Find out what the seller wants.
2. Get a preapproval or precommitment for a mortgage.
3. Be flexible with the timing.
4. Offer a large earnest money deposit.
5. Be a cash buyer.
6. Offer concessions to the seller.
7. Offer an appraisal gap guarantee.
8. Write a ‘love letter’ to the seller.

How do you increase your chances of winning a bid on a house?

Tips for Winning a Bidding War on a House You Really Want

1. Up your offer. Money talks.
2. Be ready to show your pre-approval.
3. Increase the amount you’re willing to put down.
4. Waive your contingencies.
5. Pay in cash.
6. Include an escalation clause.
7. Have your inspector on speed dial.
8. Get personal.