Can you get social housing if you have savings?
Can you get social housing if you have savings?
Income, savings and assets If you have savings of more than £50,000, you will not qualify to join the Housing Register. If you own a property (either by yourself or jointly with someone else), or have an interest in a property, in the UK or abroad, you will not qualify to join the Housing Register.
What is North Yorkshire Home Choice?
North Yorkshire Home Choice is a Choice Based Lettings (CBL) Scheme that advertises council and housing association properties for rent and shared ownership properties for sale.
How do I contact North Yorkshire Home Choice?
0300 011 2170
Call 0300 011 2170 and follow the voice prompts to place your bid. You will only be able to bid for the type of properties that you are eligible for. Calls are charged at the standard landline rate.
How do I get a council house in North Yorkshire?
Applying for council housing We let properties through a choice-based lettings scheme called North Yorkshire Home Choice. You can apply online. North Yorkshire Home Choice is the result of us joining up with seven partners to advertise and offer empty homes on our waiting lists.
How much can I have in savings to get a council house?
your income is low enough to satisfy the means test. your savings or investments are under £16,000 (unless you are also receiving the guarantee element of Pension Credit). Savings over £6,000 (or £10,000 for pensioners) will affect how much you get.
How do I bid for a council house in York?
To apply for a council home in York you need to join the York-only Housing Register. You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible to join the Housing Register….This letter will include details of the:
- assessed housing band.
- number of bedrooms.
- property type that the applicant can bid on.
What is North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire, administrative and geographic county in northern England, part of the historic county of Yorkshire. The administrative county of North Yorkshire comprises seven districts: Craven, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Selby, and the boroughs of Harrogate and Scarborough.
What county is York?
North Yorkshire
York
| York Eboracum, Eburaci, Jorvik or Everwic | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Ceremonial county | North Yorkshire |
| Historic county | Yorkshire |
How can I hide my savings?
Strategies to Hide Money from Yourself
- Opt Out of Overdraft Protection.
- Get a Savings Account at a Different Bank.
- Freeze Your Debit and Credit Cards in-Between Paydays.
- Empty Your Online Payment Methods Out.
- Absorb Your Extra Cash into Certificates of Deposits (CDs)
- Move Your Money into an Account with Withdrawal Limits.
