Is Lewisham Homes a housing association?
Lewisham Homes is an enterprising, not-for-profit organisation, set up to improve housing in the borough. As well as managing 19,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council, we operate our own maintenance company, build new homes and find valuable ways to invest in the local community.
How do I bid for a council house in Lewisham?
To bid on a council house in Lewisham you will need to apply directly with the council to join the housing register. If your application is successful, you will be added to the waiting list. Lewisham council housing applicants are categorized into 3 bands according to their needs and housing allocation priority.
How does Lewisham homesearch work?
Lewisham Homesearch will publish details of all the properties that have been let, showing the band of the successful person and how many eligible people put in a request for the property. This will help you work out which properties you should request each week. The results may take a few weeks to appear.
How do you qualify for social housing?
To qualify for an allocation of social housing in the borough you must:
- Be eligible for an allocation of housing under immigration laws.
- Be 18 years old or over (55 or over for sheltered housing applicants)
- Not have refused any offer or nomination of suitable accommodation within the last two years.