How long does it take to get a council house in Greenwich?

The average waiting time for all properties – ranging from one-bedroom studios to four-bedroom houses or larger – was 32.25 months in 2018/19 – more than 2017/18 (26.5 months) and 2016/17 (28.25 months). The council operates a choice-based letting scheme, where applicants bid for properties they are interested in.

How do you bid on a housing association?

You can bid (apply) for a property:

On the ELLC Choice Homes website.
Using an ELLC kiosk at East Ham Customer Service Centre.
By calling 0845 650 4125 (at local rate)
By text on 0778 148 6526 (messages are charged at the standard rate).

How can I get a council house fast?

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 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. These are only placed at the close of bidding so your final position can change at this time.

What is band B on the housing list?

Band B is for people who urgently need to move, perhaps because of a serious medical condition that is affected by their existing housing situation.

What does Band 3 mean in housing?

Low priority
Band 3: Low priority – for example, people who are employed on a low income who also lack 1 bedroom, and people who need to move due to less severe medical problems than those in Bands 1 and 2.

Who is priority for council housing?

If you applied for housing with an approved housing body, you will also be put on their housing waiting list. Most local authorities give priority to people who have been on the waiting list for the longest time.

Do housing associations check credit?

Credit checks Your letting agent and some landlords will do a credit check to see if you’ve had problems paying bills in the past. If you know you can pay the rent, tell your landlord or letting agent. They might still rent to you if you offer to pay a larger deposit, more rent in advance or if you can get a guarantor.

What does skipped mean on housing bidding?

If you have been skipped it means that we have had to not consider you for a particular property and we have moved on to someone who may be in a lower band or be in the same band as you but have been on the housing register a shorter amount of time.