This page is dedicated to providing you with a few simple tips and myth busters in order to help you with every aspect of your involvement with Choice Based Lettings.
The tips and myth busters have been provided by some of Rykneld Homes staff involved with housing, and are some of the queries, comments and questions they regularly get asked about.
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Choice Based Lettings Top Tips & Myth Busters:
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Top Tip #1
You can bid on a property regardless of your and the property's banding as long as you are eligible for that property.
Top Tip #2
You can place up to 3 bids in every lettings cycle.
Top Tip #3
You can ask for a review of your application within 21 days of receiving your registration details.
Top Tip #4
Bidding cycles last for 7 days.
Top Tip #5
If you are not contacted about a property you bid on, you have not been successful.
Top Tip #6
You MUST keep us informed of any changes.
Top Tip #7
Queue positions are not accurate.
Top Tip #8
You can text a bid.
Top Tip #9
You have to 'bid' to be considered for a property.
Top Tip #10
You must be registered to be considered for a property and you must also supply all the relevant documentation in support of your application.
Top Tip #11
Do not expect to be registered the day after you submit your housing application.
Top Tip #12
Be patient... the more waiting time you accrue, the more successful you will be with your bids.
Top Tip #13
If you are banded into a higher banding you will lose your waiting time.
Top Tip #14
Be realistic with your choice of areas.
Top Tip #15
Always get a receipt for any documents you provide for your housing application and any bids you place vis the area housing offices and reception at Saltergate.
Top Tip #16
Always keep us informed if you change your contact details.
Myth Buster #1
Band 1 DO NOT get priority for every property.
Myth Buster #2
Some people believe that a 'good word' can be put in for them to be considered for a property.
Myth Buster #3
Bidding is not a 'first come first served' process.
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