How long does it take to get a council house in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh City Council has confirmed that as of October 1 2020, there are 2,767 housing applicants who qualify for a three-bedroom house in the city, while the average time spent on the waiting list is 1,160 days.
How do I get an EdIndex form?
You can register if you are 16 years or older. To register you will need to print and complete EdIndex application form and post it to EdIndex, The City of Edinburgh Council, Clocktower, Unit 1, Flassches Yard, South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9LB.
How do I get a council flat in Edinburgh?
You need to be registered with Housing Online to bid for homes through Key to Choice. To register you will need to know your EdIndex reference number and have an email address to register. Visit Edindex housing and click the Key to Choice link.
How do I bid on EdIndex?
When you registered with EdIndex a letter would have been sent to you confirming your unique reference number which you will need to bid on the website. Select ‘Log on’ and enter your unique EdIndex reference number and the Applicant Surname.
How do you get gold priority on EdIndex?
Gold priority is awarded when the current property does not meet, and cannot be adapted, the housing needs of the applicant or a member of their household. This is only awarded after an assessment as described in 2.3.
How much is Council rent in Edinburgh?
Average weekly rents
| Size of home | Number of homes owned | Scottish average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 apartment | 364 | £73.61 |
| 2 apartment | 5,499 | £79.48 |
| 3 apartment | 10,444 | £82.60 |
| 4 apartment | 3,408 | £89.81 |
Is Right to Buy ending in England?
The scheme has been around for over 40 years, having been originally been introduced by Margaret Thatcher in the Housing Act 1980. The scheme has been abolished in Wales and Scotland. It’s still running in Northern Ireland, though far fewer people will be eligible to participate as of 28 August 2022.
Is buying a council house a good investment?
Not only are ex-council properties cheaper to purchase than the market average, making desirable postcodes more accessible to buyers, they also can be well-designed with more space and storage than newer builds.
Can I get a council house if I leave my husband?
If you have left the family home and removed your name from the joint tenancy agreement, you can apply to the local authority for accommodation.
Can you buy a council house in Edinburgh?
You can apply to buy your council home if: it’s your only or main home. it’s self-contained. you’re a secure tenant.
How much is housing benefit in Edinburgh?
£257.69 per week (£13,400 a year) if you’re single and you don’t have children, or your children don’t live with you.