Please be aware of the following changes. The government has introduced a mechanism that allows Housing Associations to charge higher rent levels called 'affordable rents'. For more information please contact the Housing Operations Team on 01635 519530.
If you are interested in a shared ownership property you may be interested in the following forthcoming event.
"Berkshire Homebuy Show"
Saturday 19th May 2012 10.30am - 4pm
Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
Please Click here for more information
The Council is currently undertaking a review of its Allocations Policy. This Policy explains who is eligible to join the Common Housing Register, sets out the criteria for assessing housing need and details how affordable homes will be allocated.
As an applicant on the Common Housing Register, you may affected by any future changes. The Council wishes to understand what you think about the proposed changes.
We have attached a newsletter explaining the proposed changes and you can either print and return the attached survey or complete the survey on-line at www.surveymonkey.com/s/Housingallocationsreview
If you would prefer to print off a questionnaire Click here
We will take account of your views as we draft the final policy. There will also be a further consultation once we have a final draft.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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HomechoiceWB is the new Choice Based Lettings Scheme for West Berkshire.
HomechoiceWB gives you more choice about where you want to live. In the past, West Berkshire Council selected a property for you. With the new system, you can decide which properties you would like to be considered for. Asking to be considered for one of the homes advertised is called 'bidding'.
Everybody accepted onto the Common Housing Register can take part and bid for homes in West Berkshire. The properties advertised belong to Housing Associations who are our partners. West Berkshire Council does not own any properties which are available through Choice Based Lettings.
Properties will be advertised on a weekly basis. You will be able to see basic details about each property available. To see a presentation on how to bid please click here
We will provide feedback on previous properties that have been advertised so you will be able to see how many points the successful bidder for each property had.
If you are homeless or about to become homeless, please contact the Housing
Options Team. The Duty Officer is available on 01635 519530.
If you would like information about other Housing Options please follow the link to the West Berkshire Council website. A wide range of housing information is available including information on private rented accommodation, Threshold Loans, Shared Ownership and improvement grants.