The wait for social housing in Southampton is very long, often five or more years.
How long does it take to get a council house in Southampton?
The wait for social housing is very long, often five or more years. Therefore, it is important to consider other housing options as well as social housing. Not everyone qualifies for the Housing Register.
How do I get a council house in Southampton?
To be considered for a council property you must join the Housing Register. Not everyone qualifies to join the Housing Register. If you do qualify, you will be added to a waiting list but are not guaranteed a property.
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.
Who gets top priority for council 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.
How long do property searches take in Southampton?
We complete all search requests within 10 working days, however we are currently returning within 5 working days.
How many housing points do I need Southampton?
90 housing
Applicants meeting one or more of the following criteria will be admitted to the Housing Register and awarded the 90 housing need (reasonable preference) points to bring them in line with other qualifying applicants.
How much is council house rent Southampton?
The average weekly rent for a social home in Southampton was £91 in March last year, Regulator of Social Housing figures show – about £392 per month. But Office for National Statistics data shows the average private rent in the area was £801 – around £409 ore expensive.
How many council houses are there in Southampton?
In 1981, there were 22,688 council housesin Southampton today it’s 16,633.
Is it hard to get a council house UK?
Each council has its own rules. You’ll usually have to join a waiting list and you’re not guaranteed to get a property. Ask your council how long you’re likely to have to wait. You can apply if you’re 18 or over (some councils let you apply if you’re 16 or over).
How much of a grant do you get for a council house?
The maximum grant available is €6,000 or 100% of the approved net cost of proposed works. Gross income of household members must not exceed €30,000.
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 is medical priority for housing?
Conditions requiring on-going medical treatment, being very severely exacerbated by living conditions (e.g. extreme cases of asthma). Conditions causing a reduction in mobility (e.g. breathlessness, dizziness) when combined with stairs or poor location.
What is the lowest band for housing?
The bandings are as follows:
- 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.
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.
What is classed as vulnerable 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 long are searches taking at the moment 2022?
Searches usually take around 2 weeks but can take much longer if the Local Authority is overloaded. Ask the solicitor to find out how long they are going to take. If it is more than a week ask the solicitor if they can carry out personal searches which may be significantly faster.
How long after searches do you move?
The time between conveyancing searches and exchange of contracts is typically between 1 and 3 weeks. Although this may seem like quite a long time, you’ll be pleased to know that you’re on the home straight!
How long does it take after 2022 to exchange?
Exchange of contracts can be moved towards once the buyer and their house repayments lender are happy with the outcome of the searches. Generally, it takes 3 to 6 weeks for the searches to be returned to the conveyancer and then it can take a few weeks for the conveyancer to create the report.
How do I get a management move in Southampton?
If you want to move
For more information on moving call the Allocations advice line on the number 023 8083 2777 or visit the housing section of the website.
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.