Bath and North East Somerset

Step 2 - Choosing



Advertised Properties

Properties are advertised each week between Thursday and Tuesday. They are advertised in the following ways:

• Via Property Search on this website.
• In Bath chronicle and Somerset, Standard & Guardian
• On display boards in Council Connect at the Guildhall, Bath, The Hollies, Midsomer Norton and at the Riverside Keynsham.

The adverts tell you the landlord, location, size, rent and other features of the property to help you decide which properties are right for you.

Where available a photograph of the property or a similar house type is provided and you can access information about the local area and facilities.

The advert also tells you if there are any special requirements that the applicant must meet, such as age requirements and which Groups are eligible to register an interest in the property. If you are not in the Group stated you will not be able to register an interest.

A range of symbols are used to tell you about the property.

			The number of bedrooms in the property
			The property advertised is sheltered or extra care sheltered housing
			The minimum or maximum age that an applicant must be to apply for the property (age restriction will be displayed within the icon when viewed on the Property website or the Newsletter)
			The property has a garden
			Off road parking is available at the property
			The property is wheelchair accessible or has been adapted and priority will be given to households assessed as needing these adaptations.

Registering Your Interest in a Property

To register an interest in a property you must tell us that you wish to be considered for it. You may only apply for a property that is suitable for your family size. Click Step One-Registration for the maximum number of bedrooms that you are entitled to.
You can register your interest or bid, as it is also known, in one of the following ways:

• Online through our website. Login using your housing application number and the date of birth of the main applicant.
• By telephoning our 24hr automated bidding line on 0845 270 1239
• By texting 07781 484692
• Our staff will be happy to tell you how to do this.

Properties available to rent are advertised from midnight on Wednesday to midnight the following Tuesday.

You will be able to bid for a maximum of 3 properties during the time they are advertised. Bids will not be accepted after midnight on Tuesday. You will only be able to bid for a property that is suitable for your family size.

Properties Currently Available

To find out the properties currently available click Property Search.

Helping You to Use the Service

If you or someone you know would like help to use our service please contact the Homesearch Team. Click How To Contact Us for contact details and opening hours.