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- Who can use the service?
- How to use the service
- How to bid by text
- How to bid by telephone
- HomeChoice brochure
- Prioritising applications
- Lettings standard
- Frequently asked questions
- Useful contacts
- Glossary of terms
Glossary of Terms
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Applicant |
A person or household on the Housing Register waiting for an alternative home |
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Assured Tenancy |
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Band |
The group that applicants are placed in on the Housing Register according to their circumstances |
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Bid |
Expression of interest in a property advertised |
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CBL |
'Choice Based Lettings'. Properties are advertised and eligible applicants can choose whether to place bids for them |
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Decant |
Tenants who are currently living in council accommodation and need to move because their home is due to be demolished |
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Effective Date |
The Priority Date awarded to an application |
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Introductory Tenancy |
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Letting Standard |
The minimum standard or condition of properties that are available for letting |
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Offer |
When an applicant has successfully bid and has been matched to a property |
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PIN |
Personal Identification Number. On this website the PIN is a memorable date which you can change yourself when you are logged in |
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Priority |
The order in which applicants are considered for properties |
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Registration No. |
The number given to each Housing Application on the Housing Waiting List |
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RSL |
Registered Social Landlord, also known as a Housing Association who provides social rented accommodation |
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Secure Tenancy |
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Shortlist |
A list of applicants who have bid for a property |
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Transfer |
Tenants of the Council or Housing Associations who want to move to another home |
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Withdrawn |
The property is no longer available for letting through CBL. Either because it has been used for a Band 1 or 3 Applicant |