The first Richmondshire based council
home has been let under the new Choice Based Lettings
scheme.
The house – in Colburn went to a local
family
The new system – to improve the way affordable
homes are let to tenants - was launched across North Yorkshire at
the beginning of July.
‘North Yorkshire Homechoice’ - the North
Yorkshire Choice Based Lettings scheme – has been developed by most
local authorities and housing associations across North Yorkshire,
including Richmondshire District Council.
The new approach is based on the public
advertising of available properties on a weekly basis – from both
Councils and Housing Associations. It is designed to
promote choice, mobility and better information about housing
options for local people seeking accommodation.
The first adverts went live on July 7 and saw
a number of bids being made on the Richmondshire properties. In the
first four weeks 14 homes were listed – 12 council owned and two
belonging to Housing Associations.
“This new scheme is working well after just a
few weeks – with bids coming in on the available properties,” said
Housing Spokesperson, Councillor Peter Wood.
“And also as a councillor for Colburn it was
great to see the first let home go in my area! This is
just the sort of area Home Choice has been designed for.
“Bids have been placed on all the advertised
properties, mostly from people local to Richmondshire. Offers
have been made to the bidders with housing officers now waiting for
replies before the homes are finally let.”
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