Homebid magazine 29.05.14 issue 226 www.southampton.gov.uk/homebid 77 Properties to choose from To get email updates on these topics visit southampton.gov.uk sign up to Stay Connected and tick: Council housing tenant news Council tax and benefit news BID CLOSING DATE, 2PM NEXT ISSUE AVAILABLE JUNE JUNE 04 12
Welcome to Homebid Magazine Helping you find a home in Southampton Homebid gives you choice about where you want to live. You decide which properties you would like to be considered for. If you are currently waiting on the council s Housing Register, you should have received a letter about Homebid. You can pick up a User Guide at Gateway. The User guide contains the information you need to know in order to bid for a new home. Homebid magazine is produced every fortnight and is available at various places in the city. The magazine contains adverts for all homes available for bidding. You can look at the adverts and decide whether you want to be considered for any of the properties. You express your interest in properties by making a bid. A summary of how you can bid for properties can be found in the Homebid User Guide which you can pick up from Gateway, or visit www.southampton.gov.uk/homebid You will not be able to bid on properties in the Homebid Magazine until you have been accepted on to the Housing Register. If you would like to find out more about Homebid, you can contact the Allocations Advice Line on 023 8083 2777 or visit Gateway at One Guildhall Square. Further information can be found in the Homebid User Guide and also at www.southampton.gov.uk/homebid The adverts Key to advert symbols 3 bed house Available for homeseekers only Available for housing register applicants only Available for transferring tenants only Available for homeseekers and housing register applicants Available for homeseekers and transferring tenants Available for housing register applicants and transferring tenants Available for homeseekers, housing register applicants and transferring tenants Property designed for people this age and above Number of bedrooms and property type Minimum and maximum number of people who can live in this property Number of bedrooms in property Tower block Lift in block Floor level of property Suitable for a dog. Permission from landlord needed. Where symbol does not appear the property is not suitable for a dog. SAMPLE SAMPLE 2 Homebid magazine
Contact information Gateway Southampton What is Gateway? Gateway is the Council s one-stop-shop for face to face service. Where is it? At One Guildhall Square, in the City Centre very close to the Civic Centre. Opening hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am 5.30pm Wednesday 9.30am 5.30pm. Thursday 8.30am 7pm Allocations advice line Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm Tel: 023 8083 2777 Minicom: 023 8083 4228 Fax: 023 8083 4477 Email: housing.allocations@southampton.gov.uk Housing allocations Housing Services Southampton City Council Civic Centre, SO14 7LR Southampton area map Key to the areas of the city COXFORD BASSETT SWAYTHLING REDBRIDGE SHIRLEY PORTSWOOD BITTERNE PARK HAREFIELD Key West MILLBROOK FREEMANTLE BARGATE BEVOIS PEARTREE SHOLING BITTERNE North East WOOLSTON South Central Homebid magazine 3
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Cumbrian Way, Millbrook, Southampton Look out for Cumbrian Way new build properties in this edition of Homebid The development seeks to revitalise Cumbrian Way and renew the physical stock of housing to better meet the city s housing need. The site is part of a comprehensive redevelopment programme for the Cumbrian Way shopping parade. The first new affordable rented homes are expected to become available from early Summer 2013. The 22 energy efficient homes comprise of: 10 x 2 bedroom, 3 person flats. These consist of a double bedroom and a single bedroom. Pets will not be permitted in the flats. 12 x 3 bed, 5 person houses. These consist of 2 double bedrooms and a single bedroom, and all benefit from a downstairs toilet, plus a garden with a shed. All of the affordable homes will be designed to meet Lifetime Homes standards which allows for the homes to be adapted easily if the need arises. The flats however do not have lifts so people with mobility difficulties may not be suitable for above the ground floor. One parking space will be allocated to each unit. There are no additional spaces; therefore if you have more than one vehicle in your household, this will need to be parked off site. Radian allocate homes in accordance with the Housing Benefit size criteria: No under occupancy is permitted. Children of the same gender share a bedroom until age 16. Children of different gender share a bedroom until age 10. The properties will be offered on affordable rent tenancies. These types of tenancies are assured short hold for a fixed term period of 7 years. If you are not transferring then you will be offered an initial starter tenancy of 12 months which must be completed successfully, after which a 7 year fixed term tenancy would be offered. There will not be any assured or lifetime tenancies offered on this scheme, unless you are a current assured Radian tenant. Homebid magazine 7
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Your housing options Homebid does not offer a housing solution for everybody. Over 16,000 people are currently waiting on the Housing Register. Last year we were only able to rehouse just over 1,500 applicants, and the wait for accommodation is long, on average between 5 and 7 years depending on the size and type of accommodation you are waiting for. Applicants wait longest for one-bedroom homes and larger family homes. It is important you consider all your housing options, not just Homebid. For example; Renting your own home from a private landlord or letting agent; this often enables you to find your own home more quickly and gives you choice about the type of and location of your home. Renting a room in a shared house or lodging; this is often a more affordable than renting a house or flat, but still gives you independence Staying with friends and family; this may give you more time to secure alternative accommodation, as well as save money for a deposit and furniture. Staying with friends and family is a compromise the majority of people have to make whilst working towards renting or buying their own home Mutual exchange (existing Council and Housing Association tenants only). Swapping your Council or Housing Association home with another can give you a very quick move, and gives you the control about the type of home and location you move to. Homeswapper (www.homeswapper.co.uk) is an excellent way of looking for a match. There are also ways to look for matches, such as Facebook pages and local community notice boards Shared ownership; a more affordable way to buy your own home. Even if you don t think you earn enough to buy your own home, have a look as you may be surprised. All shared ownership homes are advertised via HomesinHants (www.homesinhants.org.uk) Intermediate rent; with rents around 20% less than market rent, intermediate rent offers an opportunity to rent your own home as well as save money towards a future home. All intermediate rented homes are advertised via HomesinHants (www.homesinhants.org.uk) Staying where you are; many people apply to join the Housing Register because their existing home is not long term. However, if your landlord has served you notice to end your tenancy, or if your parents have asked you to leave, the Homeless Advice Team may be able to negotiate on your behalf to enable you to stay where you are while you plan and save for a future move 12 Homebid magazine
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Homebid results Magazine issue date Advert reference Size Property type Location Bids Points Southampton West 17/04/2014 703180 0 bed Flat 62, St James Close, Southampton West 101 187 03/04/2014 703372 0 bed Flat 47, Salerno Road, Southampton West 87 162 03/04/2014 690246 1 bed Flat 103, Brookwood Road, Southampton West 152 222 03/04/2014 692388 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 42, Rozel Court, Boniface Crescent, Southampton West 2 91 03/04/2014 692411 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 57, Rozel Court, Boniface Crescent, Southampton West 3 121 01/05/2014 692529 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 119, Rozel Court, Boniface Crescent, Southampton West 4 122 01/05/2014 692598 1 bed Flat 108, Chiltern Green, Southampton West 96 162 17/04/2014 697328 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 35, Milner Court, Milner Street, Southampton West 7 118 03/04/2014 697457 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 25, Maybush Court, Irving Road, Southampton West 7 194 03/04/2014 698339 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 43, Neptune Court, Southampton West 6 130 03/04/2014 699120 1 bed Flat 27, Odiham Close, Southampton West 130 347 17/04/2014 702016 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 18, Malin Close, Southampton West 12 327 03/04/2014 702219 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 9, Beechfield Court, Regents Park Road, Southampton West 19 164 03/04/2014 702270 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 13, Graylings Beechfield Ct, Regents Park Road, Southampton 14 150 17/04/2014 702480 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 2, Mansel Court, Mansel Road East, Southampton West 7 133 03/04/2014 702604 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 41, Manston Court, Southampton West 8 116 17/04/2014 705843 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 21, Grasmere Court, Thirlmere Road, Southampton West 5 75 03/04/2014 723388 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 12, Shaftesbury House 113a Paynes Road, Freemantle, Southampton 5 100 17/04/2014 690417 2 bed Flat 293, Lower Brownhill Road, Southampton West 33 141 03/04/2014 690622 2 bed Flat 28, Atherfield Road, Southampton West 34 228 17/04/2014 691906 2 bed End of terrace house 6, Blakeney Road, Southampton West 55 323 17/04/2014 692205 2 bed Flat 4, Blyth Close, Southampton West 31 268 03/04/2014 692472 2 bed Flat 40, Chiltern Green, Southampton West 34 162 17/04/2014 692924 2 bed Flat 12, Bransbury Close, Southampton West 26 189 17/04/2014 692948 2 bed Flat 25, Bransbury Close, Southampton West 30 145 17/04/2014 694154 2 bed Flat 104, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton West 19 152 03/04/2014 694363 2 bed Flat 54, Redbridge Towers, Cuckmere Lane, Southampton West 13 145 17/04/2014 695866 2 bed Maisonette 57, Ennerdale Road, Southampton West 22 265 01/05/2014 697498 2 bed Maisonette 2, Shirley Towers, Milner Street, Southampton West 47 175 01/05/2014 697502 2 bed Maisonette 4, Shirley Towers, Milner Street, Southampton West 45 155 17/04/2014 697513 2 bed Maisonette 10, Shirley Towers, Milner Street, Southampton West 26 144 17/04/2014 697531 2 bed Maisonette 11, Sturminster House, Irving Road, Southampton West 14 127 03/04/2014 697620 2 bed Maisonette 67, Shirley Towers, Milner Street, Southampton West 26 136 17/04/2014 697720 2 bed Maisonette 100, Sturminster House, Irving Road, Southampton West 10 126 17/04/2014 697722 2 bed Maisonette 101, Sturminster House, Irving Road, Southampton West 11 132 03/04/2014 700952 2 bed Flat 44, Linford Crescent, Southampton West 60 237 17/04/2014 707074 2 bed Flat 59, Millbrook Towers, Windermere Avenue, Southampton West 13 135 17/04/2014 707078 2 bed Flat 63, Millbrook Towers, Windermere Avenue, Southampton West 10 135 17/04/2014 690274 3 bed Parlour House 129, Brookwood Road, Southampton West 141 182 03/04/2014 693668 3 bed House-Semi 177, Coxford Road, Southampton West 121 198 17/04/2014 694145 3 bed Maisonette 18, Green Lane, Southampton West 42 235 17/04/2014 695176 3 bed Inner terraced House 10, Dunkirk Road, Southampton West 60 180 03/04/2014 698555 3 bed Maisonette 9, Kendal Court, Kendal Avenue, Southampton West 49 232 03/04/2014 702853 3 bed House-Semi 8, Rowan Close, Southampton West 111 209 14 Homebid magazine
Magazine issue date Advert reference Size Property type Location Bids Points Southampton East 17/04/2014 695169 0 bed Flat 423, Hinkler Road, Southampton East 52 326 03/04/2014 690665 1 bed Flat 16, Burgoyne Road, Southampton East 91 198 17/04/2014 690782 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 101, Burgoyne Road, Southampton East 6 129 17/04/2014 693210 1 bed Flat 11, Gilpin Close, Southampton East 85 158 01/05/2014 705158 1 bed Flat 37, Dumbletons Towers, Warburton Road, Southampton East 79 181 01/05/2014 723836 1 bed Flat 11, Poppyfields, 1 Bullar Road, Bitterne, Southampton East 80 163 03/04/2014 695582 2 bed Flat 22, Holmsley Close, Southampton East 31 140 03/04/2014 697885 2 bed Maisonette 62, Montague Avenue, Southampton East 31 128 03/04/2014 700595 2 bed Flat 6, Leckford Close, Southampton East 22 199 03/04/2014 705497 2 bed Flat 46, Tatwin Crescent, Southampton East 18 161 Southampton North 17/04/2014 704139 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 36, Ventnor Court, Southampton North 3 230 01/05/2014 704196 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 73, Ventnor Court, Southampton North 6 117 03/04/2014 722164 1 bed Flat/Sheltered Flat 9, Holly Lodge, St Denys Road, Portswood, Southampton North 7 117 17/04/2014 701746 2 bed Flat/Sheltered 1, Griffin Court, Priory Road, Southampton North 2 156 03/04/2014 692768 3 bed Inner terraced House 42, Brading Close, Southampton North 135 178 Southampton South 03/04/2014 694993 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 35, Doyle Court, Southampton South 10 139 03/04/2014 696436 1 bed Flat 18, Hampton Towers, International Way, Southampton South 94 165 17/04/2014 706119 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 2, Holt Court, Weston Lane, Southampton South 4 91 15/05/2014 697115 2 bed Flat 51, Rotterdam Towers, International Way, Southampton South 17 171 03/04/2014 699487 2 bed Flat 35, Canberra Towers, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton South 14 134 03/04/2014 699584 2 bed Flat 88, Canberra Towers, Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton South 13 134 03/04/2014 706181 2 bed Flat 13, Highlands House, Wharncliffe Road, Southampton South 17 152 Southampton Central 17/04/2014 692972 1 bed Flat 3, Wyndham Court, Commercial Road, Southampton Central 118 192 17/04/2014 693406 1 bed Flat 104, Golden Grove, Southampton Central 84 184 17/04/2014 705956 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 31, Challis Court, Southampton Central 5 113 03/04/2014 723815 1 bed Flat Flat 3, 1, Anglesea Terrace, Chapel, Southampton Central 124 216 03/04/2014 723816 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 29, Crossley Place, Central, Southampton Central 3 97 17/04/2014 723823 1 bed Flat Flat 5, 128, Radcliffe Road, Northam, Southampton Central 36 149 17/04/2014 723824 1 bed Flat/Sheltered 13, Postern Court, Upper Bugle Street, Southampton Central 12 335 17/04/2014 723827 1 bed Flat Flat 1, Bevois Mews, Earls Road, Southampton Central 33 148 01/05/2014 723838 1 bed Flat Flat 11, 5, Ascupart Street, Central, Southampton Central 59 157 03/04/2014 693798 2 bed Flat 12, Cranford House, Cranford Way, Southampton Central 73 328 17/04/2014 699762 2 bed Flat 10, Queens House, Orchard Lane, Southampton Central 60 172 17/04/2014 705969 2 bed Maisonette 38, Challis Court, Southampton Central 50 228 Homebid magazine 15
General information Bid deadline The closing date is shown on the front cover of each Homebid Magazine. All bids must be received by 2pm on the closing date. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Need help bidding? If you have difficulty bidding, please contact Southampton City Council who will be able to help and advise you on how to make your bids. Help is available at Gateway and on the Allocations Advice Line (023 8083 2777). Website www.southampton.gov.uk/homebid You can make your bids on the Homebid website. Please make sure you enter your Homebid number and bids correctly. Free internet access is available at all of the libraries across the city. Bidding line Tel: 0845 839 8984 To make your bids by telephone, use this number and follow the instructions. The Homebid User Guide also gives details of how to use the bid line. Calls are charged at a local rate. Bids by text Tel: 07786 203243 To make your bids by text, follow the instructions shown in the User Guide. Texts charged at your normal rate. Change of details It is important that you keep your Housing Register application updated with any changes to your circumstances and contact details. You can keep your details updated yourself via the Homebid website, or you can contact the Allocations Advice Line (023 8083 2777). Sign up for city updates Our free email updates service will help keep you connected to the things that matter to you. Visit southampton.gov.uk and click on the Stay Connected icon to sign up. This written information is available on request in other formats or languages. Please contact 023 8083 2777 for help. www.southampton.gov.uk/homebid Designed, printed & produced by Southampton City Council www.southampton.gov.uk 08.11.23259