Coucil housing

james1990

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

poppy123456

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. 

james1990

I'm band 2 high priority.
But 1 is the highest for vulnerable.
With band 5 been the lowest.. 

james1990

I hope I get somewhere within 6 months 

luvpink

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.

poppy123456

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. 

james1990

@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:)

luvpink

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.