How do I bid for a council house UK?
Find a property: check in local papers, on council websites, in council offices or in local libraries. Check you can apply for it: some properties are only suitable for single people, families or disabled people. Apply: this is known as 'bidding', but it does not involve money. You can bid online, by phone or by text.
What does band a mean in housing?
If you are accepted onto the housing register, you will be placed in a band. Band A is for people with an extremely urgent need to move.
How long does it take to hear back after bidding on a house?
Short answer: One to three days.
What does queue position mean on council bidding?
Once a bid is placed, you will be shown a queue position. This is an estimation of your current prioritisation, in regards to all other bids that have been placed. This number will change during the cycle in relation to all other bids subsequently placed.