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JaridineHK Sep 23rd 2021 7:42 am

council house
 
It needs to register in each council.
How to get a council house in a simple way ?

Thanks !

DaveLovesDee Sep 23rd 2021 12:18 pm

Re: council house
 

Originally Posted by JaridineHK (Post 13054938)
It needs to register in each council.
How to get a council house in a simple way ?

Thanks !

Meet the requirements to apply, get on the waiting list, and wait. That's the simplest.

The website for the local authority area to plan to move to will have the details.

mikelincs Sep 23rd 2021 8:34 pm

Re: council house
 

Originally Posted by JaridineHK (Post 13054938)
It needs to register in each council.
How to get a council house in a simple way ?

Thanks !

Currently, in England, you need to have lived in the area for two years prior to application for most councils. Council hpousing in the UK at the moment is rarer than hens teeth.

JaridineHK Sep 27th 2021 5:19 am

Re: council house
 

Originally Posted by mikelincs (Post 13055067)
Currently, in England, you need to have lived in the area for two years prior to application for most councils. Council hpousing in the UK at the moment is rarer than hens teeth.

Good point, lived in the area for two years prior to application for most councils is important, if I just arrived in England that means no way to apply.
How about in Scotland and wales ? need two years prior ?

Thanks !

christmasoompa Sep 27th 2021 11:41 pm

Re: council house
 

Originally Posted by JaridineHK (Post 13056259)
Good point, lived in the area for two years prior to application for most councils is important, if I just arrived in England that means no way to apply.
How about in Scotland and wales ? need two years prior ?

Thanks !

Even if there isn't a two year minimum requirement, everywhere has huge waiting lists, so you'd need to be prepared for a long wait. Bottom line, if you can't afford to house yourself in the UK then best to wait until you can before moving, as you can't assume you'll get housing from the council.


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