What does shortlisting mean on Lewisham Homes?
Shortlisting is the process allocations officers go through when they look at their computer screen to see the list of bidders for a property.
Is Lewisham Homes a housing association?
Lewisham Homes is an enterprising, not-for-profit organisation, set up to improve housing in the borough. As well as managing 19,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council, we operate our own maintenance company, build new homes and find valuable ways to invest in the local community.
How long does it take to get a property in Band 3?
Band 3 applicants
| Property type | Estimated waiting time |
|---|---|
| Studio and 1 bed properties | 11 to 16 months |
| 2 bed properties | 38 to 50 months |
| 3 bed properties | 50 to 67 months |
| 4 or more bedroom properties | 50 to 70 months |
What time does Lewisham Homes Open?
8am-5pm
Use our online web portal My Lewisham Homes for any enquiries, call 0800 028 2 028 or email [email protected]. You can contact us by post on ‘Freepost LEWISHAM HOMES’ (no stamp needed). Telephone lines open from 8am-5pm weekdays except on Wednesdays 10am-5pm.
What is Band 3 in Lewisham housing?
In 2019/20, 3,814 households were on the waiting list for a two-bed, and only 305 were let, while 986 were waiting for a four-bed and 27 were let. The current banding system is divided into Band 1: Emergency, Band 2: High, and Band 3: Priority.
What does rank over 20 mean on locata?
It means that you are in the top 20 bidders for that property, out of however many (sometimes more than 1,000) others who expressed an interest in that property. So you are getting near your goal of being successful on Locata provided you bid for the right properties.
How safe is Lewisham?
Crime and Safety in Lewisham Lewisham is among the top 20 most dangerous cities in London, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of London’s 33 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Lewisham in 2020 was 88 crimes per 1,000 people.
Who runs Lewisham Council?
The council is unusual in that its executive function is controlled by a directly elected mayor of Lewisham, currently Damien Egan….
| Lewisham London Borough Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | London borough council of the London Borough of Lewisham |
| Leadership | |
| Speaker of Council | Tauseef Anwar, Labour since 2020/2021 |
What does skipped mean on housing list?
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.
How does Lewisham bidding work?
You can only bid for one property a week. You can ask a friend, relative or any other helper to make requests on your behalf for properties that you are eligible for. If you can’t check the newsletters or the website every week, you can ask a friend, relative or any other helper to call or use the website for you.
What is the new Lewisham Find Your Home website?
Lewisham Council has launched a new website to replace Lewisham Homesearch. The Lewisham Find Your Home website replaces Lewisham Homesearch as the place to register a housing application, view properties and place bids. Applicants will also be able to:
How do I register a house with Lewisham Council?
Register on the Council’s housing list or your housing association landlord’s transfer list. To get on the Council’s housing list, you need to complete a housing application form. You can find this on the Lewisham Find Your Home website.
How does Lewisham Council help people with housing needs?
The Council and housing associations have a responsibility to help other people who need housing, as well as their tenants. There are three priority bands: 3 – priority. If you’re eligible for Lewisham Find Your Home, you should already have a letter telling you which band your application is in, and the list date.
When can I bid on a house in Lewisham?
Applicants are able to do this from the afternoon of 29 March. This will not affect existing housing applications in any way. Assessed priority banding and bed size need will remain the same. Lewisham Homesearch will remain open for bidding up to 21 March 2021. Bidding for properties on Lewisham Find Your Home starts from 15 April 2021.