Good Morning all :)
I know this probably should come under homes etc however I posted in there b4 and no traffic.
So after a long time (5 years) of moving from piller to post ( bnbs, hostels caravans and temp accommodation flat) after being served a section 21 no fault eviction 5 years ago!
My children and I have been shortlisted for a property through our local housing bidding site!!
I recieved a phone call on Friday afternoon from the housing team asking if I am still interested in the property as I have come number 1 out of 205 people!
Of course I said yes although was not given the number of the house just yet!
I do know the road it is on and the town it is in.
I was promptly sent application forms through by email and asked to provide bank statements, I'd, birth certificates etc.
I've been asked to make sure they are all sent in by Monday afternoon.
I've completed everything I need to and sent all the information needed back to them.
So I could do with some advice really from others that have experienced similar. I am feeling super anxious over my application and hoping nothing falls through, I suppose because I have bid every week for 5 years and no luck I'm feeling it's all a bit good to be true!
Is it likely this is now ours now?
Does anyone know how long the turn around is in this process? I am currently sat looking at all our stuff in our flat thinking I have so much to pack and move, by myself as little to no support, I need to book a removal company, which without an official date is impossible!
The housing team said tenants were still occupying the property on friday, however thier tenancy ends this weekend!
I havent been given a time frame at all it's just all been left up in the air.
I have no idea what it looks like inside, not sure if I need to buy flooring etc.
There are so many things going through my head this weekend.
Very grateful and excited dont get me wrong, however also very anxious , overwhelmed and worried about costs.
I will have to book and pay for removal company, rent upfront, flooring if needed and obviously food day to day expenses which is tough when a single parent.
The lady on the phone also said it's not yet yours until we go through your application so dont get too excited, however I have just logged into the council housing bidding site to look at other properties and it says you cannot bid on anything as you have an offer pending!! This looks good doesnt it??
Apologies for sounding all over the place with this post, I am so shocked, excited however also quote scary , not sure why I'm feeling this way tbh, I'm sure it will all work out fine! Any words of advice would be fantastic !
I cannot believe we will be getting our own home finally!!
🥳😮🤯😬