Contents
- 1 How do I apply for Bexley council housing?
- 2 What is Band 2 on council housing?
- 3 How do I apply for local authority housing?
- 4 Who qualifies for social housing UK?
- 5 What council is Sidcup?
- 6 How do I contact Bexley Council?
- 7 What is a Band 2?
- 8 Is Band B good for housing?
- 9 What is band 4 on the housing list?
- 10 Who gets priority for council housing?
- 11 How long does it take to get a council house?
- 12 How do you qualify for housing association property?
- 13 What is the difference between social housing and council housing?
- 14 Can you apply for social housing if you have savings?
- 15 Are council flats cheaper?
How do I apply for Bexley council housing?
If you are not currently on the housing register but would like to apply to Bexley for a home, please visit Bexley HomeChoice to make an application. Contact Bexley Allocations Service, bas@ bexley. gov.uk to request a paper copy of the form.
What is Band 2 on council housing?
Band 2: Medium priority – for example, people who are overcrowded because they lack 2 bedrooms, and people with severe medical problems.
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.
You can apply if you’re 18 or over (some councils let you apply if you’re 16 or over). You may be able to apply even if you do not live in the area. For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless.
- live in cramped conditions.
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home.
What council is Sidcup?
The main settlements are Sidcup, Erith, Bexleyheath, Crayford, Welling and Old Bexley. The London Borough of Bexley is within the Thames Gateway, an area designated as a national priority for urban regeneration.
| London Borough of Bexley | |
|---|---|
| Created | 1 April 1965 |
| Admin HQ | Bexleyheath |
| Government | |
| • Type | London borough council |
How do I contact Bexley Council?
Telephone: 0345 302 2317. Email: bexley.ctax@secure.capita.co.uk.
What is a Band 2?
The role of a Support Worker is varied. You will be working under the guidance of a registered professional such as a Nurse or Physiotherapist. Role options are: Healthcare/Health and Social Care Assistant ( Band 2 ) – providing direct care to patients on wards and in a variety of community settings.
Is Band B good for housing?
Bands B1 and B2 are for people who have an urgent need to move. This includes people who: have serious medical problems affected by their housing. are homeless and in ‘priority need’
What is band 4 on the housing list?
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.
Who gets priority for council housing?
The council’s housing allocation policy sets out who gets priority on the waiting list. You must be given some priority or ‘reasonable preference’ if you: are homeless or fleeing violence. live in overcrowded or very bad housing conditions.
How long does it take to get a council house?
Band A 2–Bed takes 6 months and a 4-bed home can take up to 18 months.
How do you qualify for housing association property?
You can apply to the register online on your council’s housing services page, or by contacting the council directly to request an application form. Find out which is your local council and apply for council housing. You may be able to apply to a council’s register even if you don’t live in that council’s local area.
Social Housing incorporates Housing Association and housing provided by charities into it. Acceptance as a tenant means that you must prove a “need” over and above being able to pay the rent. Council Housing means houses (and flats ) owned by the local Council. They are also let on a “needs” basis.
You can join the housing register if you have household savings or financial assets over £32,000 and you: qualify for extra care sheltered housing. need a fully adapted home which is not available in the private sector. need to move for redevelopment reasons.
Are council flats cheaper?
As well as getting more space, ex- council properties are significantly cheaper; the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reckons ex-local authority property is about 20% cheaper than comparable private properties. Cheaper prices mean buyers can afford to live in an area otherwise out of their reach.
