Affordable homes

This type of housing is owned by and provided by Housing Associations (now known as Registered Providers). The rents on these are set by the government.

You must register with Homesearch to look for and bid for properties. When you register, you will be awarded points based on your circumstances. The higher your priority the more points you will be given. This is known as the Choice Based Letting System

Properties are offered first to applications with the highest priority.

Or you can apply direct to a Housing Association (Registered Provider). Each will have their own system for placing you on a waiting list.

This type of housing is owned by Housing Associations (now known as Registered Providers).

You must register with Homesearch o look for and bid for properties. When you register, you will be awarded points based on your circumstances. The higher your priority the more points you will be given. This is known as the Choice Based Letting System.

The amount of rent charged is more than social rented housing, but less than privately rented housing.

The properties are maintained in the same way as social rented housing.

You can apply direct to a Housing Association (Registered Provider). Each will have their own system for placing you on a waiting list

Properties are available to households who are not a priority for social housing, but cannot afford the cost of privately rented housing, or afford to buy a home.

Shared ownership is designed for people who may not be able to afford to buy a whole house with a normal mortgage, or may want a specific property such as a bungalow. For more information on shared ownership and other ways to buy a new home please click here