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Council House bidding

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 18:41

Hello my daughter and 4 children are on council waiting list for a 4 bed property, she bid on a new build 4 bed house and was number 2 but went to 3 before closing, she is band one my question is how long would it take to hear anything? The house will be ready October. Thank you.

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JustTheOneSwan · 23/08/2022 18:43

It will depend on how long it takes to offer it to #1 and #2 etc and how long they take to decide.
Tell her fingers crossed but bid every week anyway.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 18:48

Yes thank you, would you know how long to be told if she has been shortlisted?

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JustTheOneSwan · 23/08/2022 18:51

It varies in each local authority. Some even book 1# 2# 3# to view together to turn it around faster and I've known one give someone two weeks to decide!
It's very mixed.
Hope she gets good news.

Nat6999 · 23/08/2022 18:52

Normally you hear within a couple of days but being a new build it may take longer, can't she look on her bidding history? If she can't bid on the next bidding cycle then she will probably be offered one.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 18:52

Thank you.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 18:55

Thank you, she is classed as homeless at the moment as in a military house and was told to be out in May due to marriage break down. (She is still in the house waiting to be evicted)

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JustTheOneSwan · 23/08/2022 19:12

She should be in a high band then. Many LA still give priority for HM forces relocation as well as homeless. Even better if the Welfare officer gives them a gentle nudge.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 19:18

Yes she is band 1 and Saffa have spoke to housing before. Plus got medical letters.

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JustTheOneSwan · 23/08/2022 19:32

It won't be long then, let's hope it's the right location for them, a steady new start.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 19:45

Definitely this one she bud on is ten minutes drive from us so fingers crossed for a positive outcome.

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MissMaple82 · 23/08/2022 20:02

I've had lost of experience of this. Generally anything between a week to 3 weeks is pretty common. It will tell you on her account... skipped/open/unsuccessful or similar

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 20:04

Thank you bidding ended last night at 11.59 pm so hope soon it will say on her account.

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treetopspot · 23/08/2022 20:06

They first two on the bidding list will need to refuse it before she is offered the property I believe.

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Kazzy2507 · 23/08/2022 20:08

OK thank you for your reply

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MissMaple82 · 23/08/2022 22:56

treetopspot · 23/08/2022 20:06

They first two on the bidding list will need to refuse it before she is offered the property I believe.

Not necessarily, that's not actually how a short list works. They shortlist say 1-10 then whoever fits the criteria with the need and the longest start date gets offered. However all councils HA differ in how they work.

Jlos · 29/10/2022 21:44

I’m number 3 on a property bidding ends tomorrow at midnight hope I get it for me and my 3 children we really need this house. Has anyone else been number 3 and got the house? Thanks 🙏

Lougle · 29/10/2022 21:47

We ended up number 3 for this house. Then the next day we got a call asking for documents. I can only assume that DD1's disability trumped the circumstances of bidders 1&2.

Jlos · 30/10/2022 08:30

@Lougle hi just curious when the bidding closed dis you get the call next day offering you the property? I’m number 3 on a house closes at midnight tonight!!!

Lougle · 30/10/2022 12:48

I got a call asking for documents the next day, then I didn't hear anything for a couple of weeks.

ifoundthebread · 30/10/2022 12:56

My LA lists a house as soon as it goes back into their possession, then you hear nothing until the house is ready to be let. I bid on my house in march, was second and didnt hear anything back until end of may when I was invited for a viewing. In that time 1st place had been offered a home else where so i was given first refussal, which they wanted the day of the viewing, within an hour of the viewing been over. I then got the keys a week later.

Jlos · 31/10/2022 10:15

So the house I bid on ended at midnight last nite I was number 3 all the way through then checked at just gone midnight and I’ve ranked at number 12!!! Can anyone explain this to me don’t understand y I have gone from 3 to 12 thanks 🙏

S0faSpud · 18/01/2023 14:58

Sorry folks. Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place or not. I'm currently in position 2 and 3 on 2 different council properties atm. I was in position 1 up till this afternoon. The bidding closes tomorrow. Will I still be shortlisted and offered the properties or is it only offered to the person in position 1 and then only offered to me if they refuse the offer? Some people say they offer it to the top 4 and then some people say I won't hear anything unless the people above me refuse. I'm gutted though. I've been in position 1 since Friday and really thought I was going to get it. So to be bumped off the top spot less than 24 hours before closing is a wind up. Any information anyone can give me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.

Jlos · 18/01/2023 16:47

@S0faSpud ive been in that position many times just depends I’m in NW and if someone comes in higher priority and bids they will go b4 you, they can bid a minute b4 bidding ends and u will get put back also we have auto bids where people can’t bid themselves so an automatic bid is put on for the them b4 the bidding cycle ends which u won’t see till close of bids after midnight it is for us in NW where everyone has their final rank position on a positive note tho I was number 4 on a property and I got offered it not sure why the other 3 didn’t have it but it’s an affordable rent property new build and the rents abit higher !!! Fingers crossed 🤞 for you x

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Kazzy2507 · 18/01/2023 18:16

My daughter was number 3 and did not even get a call, on another house she was 52 and got the house

So strangeI think it also goes on need, length of time in that band, Also.

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Anon2289 · 15/02/2023 19:55

Hi I'm currently on the councils bidding list and have been for years I'm in band 2 and was told today when I rang I'm in the top of my band does anyone know what this means thank you