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james1990
james1990 Community member Posts: 28 Listener
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Hey I've recently been placed on the housing register for a 1 bed flat in stoke on trent.. 
I'm classed as band 2.
How long about could I be waiting? Anybody have any information pls
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,605 Disability Gamechanger
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    It depends what band 2 means for you in your area. It’s could be a considerable waiting time. All local Authorities are different, with different rules for social housing but the shortages of properties across the country often means long waiting times.

    I was placed into urgent medical priority last August and was offered a house in December. I picked the keys up shortly after that and moved in mid Jan. Mine was extremely quick but not everyone is that lucky. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • james1990
    james1990 Community member Posts: 28 Listener
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    I'm band 2 high priority.
    But 1 is the highest for vulnerable.
    With band 5 been the lowest.. 
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  • james1990
    james1990 Community member Posts: 28 Listener
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    I hope I get somewhere within 6 months 
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  • luvpink
    luvpink Community member Posts: 81 Pioneering
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    james1990
    I was in a high priority group and I had to wait 3 years to get a place.
    It depends on the amount of people on the list and the availabilty of the type of accomodation you require.
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,605 Disability Gamechanger
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    If there's a bidding system in place then you need to make sure you bid, otherwise there's no chance of a property. Make sure that you only bid on areas that you would like to live because if they do offer a property in the future and you refuse it could affect future bids. 
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • woodbine
    woodbine Community member Posts: 11,712 Disability Gamechanger
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    There is a desperate shortage of social housing and lots of people on waiting list.
    2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡

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  • james1990
    james1990 Community member Posts: 28 Listener
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    @luvpink may I ask what area your from? 
    I'm from stoke and I think the lady said within 8months. 
    I just wanted get other people's info.
    Thanks everyone for the comments:)
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  • luvpink
    luvpink Community member Posts: 81 Pioneering
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    james1990 said:
    @luvpink may I ask what area your from? 
    I'm from stoke and I think the lady said within 8months. 
    I just wanted get other people's info.
    Thanks everyone for the comments:)
    South west England.
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