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What does your queue position mean on council bidding?

What does your queue position mean on council bidding?

Once a bid is placed, you will be shown a queue position. This is an estimation of your current prioritisation, in regards to all other bids that have been placed. This number will change during the cycle in relation to all other bids subsequently placed.

How many people are on the housing waiting list in Bristol?

In Bristol there are more than 13,000 families waiting to get a house, all of whom are warned that even those with the “greatest need” can be on the waiting list for several years.

What does it mean to be shortlisted for a council house?

Once the closing date for bids has passed a shortlist of interested applicants is drawn up. The shortlist will identify the order of applicants based on who is in the highest band with the earliest band /effective date.

Who is highest priority for council housing?

You will get more priority for council housing if your home:

  • needs urgent repairs or is in a very bad condition.
  • is unsanitary – for example, has bad drains or sewerage problems.
  • lacks basic washing and cooking facilities.

How long is the bidding process?

between 3-5 weeks
Depending on the complexity of the bid, expect the bidding process to take between 3-5 weeks. Remember that a thorough bid will lead to fewer changes after the home construction has begun.

Is there a housing crisis in Bristol?

Bristol’s housing crisis has been driven by a lack of supply of socially rented housing and a market that treats houses as investment opportunities rather than homes for people.

Is there a housing shortage in Bristol?

Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “Our city is facing a rent crisis. We have ever-increasing rents, no-fault evictions still in effect and demand exceeding supply.

How long does it take to hear back after bidding on a house?

24 to 72 hours
Generally, after you make your offer on a home, the seller or their agent will get back to you within 24 to 72 hours. If it does take longer than that timeframe, don’t stress about it too much, there are plenty of factors that may lead a seller to be slow to respond to your offer.

What is the highest band for housing?

The bandings are as follows:

  • Band A – for households with an urgent need to move.
  • Band B – for households with a high priority to move.
  • Band C – for households with an identified housing need.
  • Band D – for households with no other housing need but interested in affordable social housing and Homebuy.

Why Bristol rent is so high?

Why are rent costs so high in Bristol right now? According to Zoopla, Bristol’s rising rents are being driven by demand from tenants in the south west. Estate agents also put it down to the exodus from London and the south east, as people’s work situations and lifestyles change due to the pandemic.

Why is there a housing shortage in Bristol?

Why is Bristol rent so expensive?

Will there be a house price crash UK?

There is growing speculation that the housing market could crash in 2022. High interest rates coupled with the cost of living crisis has seen households squeezed as they try to afford rising energy and fuel costs. The Bank of England has predicted that inflation in the UK will hit 10% by the end of 2022.

What does housing Band B mean?

people who urgently need to move
Band B is for people who urgently need to move, perhaps because of a serious medical condition that is affected by their existing housing situation.

What should you do when you lose a bid?

And you should know, that there are a number of steps to take once you’ve been notified of the loss.

  1. Request a Government Debrief. Your first order of business is to request a debrief from the Government.
  2. Evaluate the Winning Price.
  3. Continue Engagement and Discussions.
  4. Keep Track of Your Wins and Losses.

How do you prepare for a bid?

How to Prepare for a Bid

  1. Understand the buying organisation.
  2. Get to know decision-makers and others within the buyer organisation.
  3. Find out about the competition.
  4. Make yourselves bid-ready.
  5. Keep yourself visible, credible and relevant.

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