Choice based lettings

Definition: Choice based lettings schemes allow applicants to bid for council and housing association tenancies.

Choice-based lettings are a new way that some local councils and housing associations are letting their properties. Although there are differences between areas, the common feature is that once you have registered that you are looking for housing, you have to bid for properties that become available - rather than waiting to be offered one, as in the past. Based on your circumstances you will be awarded a 'priority rating', and this will determine who gets a property if several people bid for it.

At present (January 2006), choice based lettings arrangements are still regarded as pilots. However Government's intention is that they will soon operate in all parts of England. Schemes are also well advanced in Scotland. Most of the 27 pilot schemes we know of have a dedicated website that explains how they operate and allow you to register online.

Bath and NE Somerset Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council	http://www.b-with-us.com/
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council	http://www.homesforyou.org.uk/
Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council	http://www.bradfordhomehunter.co.uk/
Brighton and Hove Borough Council	http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/
Camden Council	http://www.homeconnections.org.uk/
Coventry Metropolitan Borough Council	http://www.hillfieldshomechoice.com/index.asp
Croydon Council
Derby City Council	http://www.derbyhomefinder.org/
Ealing Council	http://www.locata.org/
Eastbourne Borough Council
Hammersmith and Fulham Council	http://www.getting-london-moving.com/
Harborough District Council	http://harborough-home-search.com/
Haringey Council
Herefordshire District Council
Kennet District Council	http://www.homesatkennet.co.uk/
Lewisham Council	http://www.lewishamhomesearch.org.uk/
Manchester City Council	http://www.manchesterhomefinder.org/
Mansfield District Council	http://www.moveahead.ms/
Medway District Council
New Forest District Council	http://www.nfdc.gov.uk/homesearch
Newham Council	http://www.ellcchoicehomes.org.uk/
Restormel Borough Council	http://www.homefinderdirect.org.uk/
Sandwell Metropolitan District Council
Sheffield Metropolitan Borough Council
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council	http://www.stockport.gov.uk/homechoice
Sunderland Metropolitan Borough Council

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