How soon can you swap council houses?
Landlords of housing association and council properties must complete all paperwork for a mutual house exchange within 42 days of receiving a receipt for your exchange paperwork. Try to be as flexible as possible about the types of property and areas you will consider. This will increase your chances.
Can you swap houses in Scotland?
If you rent your home from the council or from a housing association in Scotland, you may be able to swap your home with another council or housing association tenant living somewhere else in Scotland or in the rest of the UK.
What is a 3 way swap council house?
A three-way exchange is useful where you have found someone to swap with but they don’t want to move into your property. If you can find someone to complete the loop this is what is known as a three way swap. You will need to register to search for a possible three way swap.
Can I buy my council house North Ayrshire?
NORTH Ayrshire Council have stopped tenants’ right to buy their homes. NORTH Ayrshire Council have stopped tenants’ right to buy their homes. That means anyone who took up tenancy after September 30, 2002, will not have the right to buy — an estimated 1237 tenancies in North Ayrshire will be affected.
Can the council force you to downsize 2021?
“The council can only advise tenants on the benefits of downsizing. We cannot, and would not, force a tenant who is under-occupying a property to move to a smaller one.”
Can I go on council housing list?
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. If your council has a long waiting list, they might ask if you want to apply for homes in other areas as well.
How do I apply for a council house in Ayr?
It’s easy to apply online. What’s more using this service you can also apply to South Ayrshire Council at the same time. You can also drop into our office to pick up an application pack, phone us on 01292 880120 or email us to ask for one to be posted to you.
Can a mutual exchange be refused after 42 days?
A decision will be made within 42 days of receiving your completed application and you will receive a letter either granting or refusing permission to swap homes. Please note that if you swap homes without permission or after permission has been refused, you will be expected to move back into your original home.
How does North Ayrshire Housing Register work?
Welcome to the North Ayrshire Housing Register, our way of allocating council and partner housing association properties for rent and shared ownership properties for sale. We aim to give you more choice in deciding where you want to live.
Where to buy a house in North Ayrshire?
Craig’s place Saltcoats lovely cal de sac In a great area with great neighbours also a short walk to Tesco, schools, nursery’s and transport routes. I’m looking for a 3 bedroom but would consider a large 2 bedroom house. I Got a large 2 bedroom new build house in ardeer area stevenston.
When do council offices close in North Ayrshire?
Contact a locksmith or council repairs at the number below (there is a charge for this work). Please note: Housing offices close from 1.30pm on the second Thursday of every month for staff training.
How are council houses allocated in the UK?
Council houses are allocated by housing officers via the NAHR. When a property is available, applicants are shortlisted by greatest need to the suitability of the property. Properties are allocated strictly in terms of the policy and procedures.
