Do I stand a chance...

[Donut22]

Abit outing but nevermind
I've been bidding for a property thur council for nearly 8years. I'm sharing a room with 2 children(6 &8) eldest(14) has own room.
I'm currently 2nd on 3 properties never ever been so close.
Aibu- to actually stand a chance I can't sleep with thinking!
Ainbu- not 1st probably won't happen.

Op I have messaged you!

ohhh nice update

Really pleased to see this latest update. Got everything crossed for you

Oh, that's brilliant! Hopefully, it won't be too much longer.

Sounds like you are near my area OP. Good luck, hope you get settled soon

Ahhh don't think I was clear from my last post, so she did redo it and passed her assessment, she sent it of to the housing association so its down to them now, they can turn around and do the same so I'm not getting my hopes up yet! Will update when I hear anything else, its going to be a long week! 😴

What a rollercoaster! Everything crossed for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

OP absolutely rooting for you every thing crossed and really hope this is your time🤞

@Donut22

Ahhh don't think I was clear from my last post, so she did redo it and passed her assessment, she sent it of to the housing association so its down to them now, they can turn around and do the same so I'm not getting my hopes up yet! Will update when I hear anything else, its going to be a long week! 😴

I work in social housing for a HA and usually, once the LA has approved it it's unlikely the HA will refuse it.

Fingers cross for you, and good luck. Social housing is a mess in this country, not enough properties to meet the need.

Oh wow well I'm hoping that's the case, still haven't heard anything, I rang the council today and they said it's in the housing associations hands they can't give me an update 😬

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Me too. X

Still no update guys.... would've thought should of heard something by no

P.s my screen is broke hence the awful spellings 😅

It's so frustratingly slow! Really hope you hear something soon!

Well I'm off to thier head office on the 17th(seems so long away!) with all my paperwork. I'm slightly worried has they want a clearscore report and mine is poor, can they turn me down because of this? I've worked my bills money out etc and I'm pretty confident that's all sorted but I'm so worried about this credit score. Never knew housing associations looked at them!

A meeting at head office is a great next step! Hate that it is so far away, but the time will pass and you'll be one step closer to your new home.

I don't know about how they work, but do your bit and then you shall at least be face to face with a human, to answer any questions.

Fingers remaining firmly crossed for you!

I've been checking this thread, daily, as I went through all this just one year ago.
It's horrendous, what they out you through.
Your Local Authority have already accepted that you meet their criteria, and that they have an obligation towards you.
Housing Associations will have tenants with less than perfect credit stores. It's why they exist, ffs! After all, if you had a perfect credit score and no money worries, you would just rent somewhere lovely, of your choice, or get a mortgage, wouldn't you?

It took mine 7 months from the offer until moving in. Partly, because of the difficulty of providing all the required evidence, electronically, during lockdown. So, hopefully, the face to face at head office is a good thing. You've advocated well for yourself, so far, but is it worth having someone with you at the meeting? Someone 'professional'?
My son had excitedly told his teachers that we were moving, so they kept asking at drop off/pick up, how the move was going. When it became clear it wasn't happening, they offered support. The pastoral care woman (sorry, I don't know her official job title) offered to support me. In the end, the Head got involved, as they were so shocked by the inefficiency of the HA. I was reluctant, at first, because I'm used to being independent and didn't want my son to be 'judged' but I definitely think that their involvement helped.

I have all my ✌for you.

I have no idea about this stuff but I do want to let you know that I'm rooting for you! Been reading from the start and delighted you seem to be getting there one step at a time.

Have you heard anything op?

Oh op this all sounds stressful 😟

I waited 8 years for my council house. When I finally was first And was allowed to view the housing officer begged me to decline as the family who were second were in B and B with more children than I had and she made me feel horrendous . Told me I’d get another offer quickly and that i needed to seriously think about it . I doubt they’d do that now this was 15 years ago but she made me feel terrible

How did you get on today?

Well I'm still non the wiser.....
Went to thier office today took all my paperwork Id etc said she will be in touch could be a few days up to a couple of weeks! Left in limbo! I did ask of she can say if I had a chance to which she said from what we have gone thur she can't see no issues but she still has to do her checks. Think it's going to be stressful few more weeks to come yet!

Sorry to hear that but glad to hear the update and I actually think it sounds positive. Fingers crossed all round! Thinking of you.

Well she rang me while on the school run and I've got the house!! Literally so happy and excited for our fresh start!! Any tips on moving would be fab 😆omg 8years of bidding and it's happening!