Step 2 - Choosing
Advertising Properties
Properties are advertised each week on Thursday. They are advertised in the following ways:
- Via Property Search on this website. Free internet access is available at city libraries.
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In our Weekly Property List. This is available at locations around the city. It is available from the Housing and Benefits Advice Centre, Spire House, Coventry; One Stop Shops, libraries, housing association offices and some advice centres.
The adverts tell you the landlord, location, size, rent and other features of the property to help you decide which properties are right for you.
Where available a photograph of the property or a similar house type is provided and you can access information about the local area and facilities.
The advert also tells you if there are any special requirements that the applicant must meet, such as age requirements and how will be prioritise bids for the property.
A range of symbols are used to tell you about the property.
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The minimum or maximum age that an applicant must be to apply for the property (age restriction will be displayed within the icon when viewed on the Property website or the Newsletter) |
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The property has a garden |
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Expressing Your Interest in a Property
To apply for a property you must tell us that you wish to be considered for it. You may only apply for a property that is suitable for your family size. Click Step One-Registration for the maximum number of bedrooms that you are entitled to. In some circumstances it may be possible to apply for a smaller property than you are entitled to as long as this does not result in overcrowding.
You can express your interest or bid, as it is also known, in one of the following ways:
- Online through our website. Login using your housing application number and the date of birth of the main applicant.
- By telephoning our 24hr automated bidding line on 0845 270 1274
- By texting 0778 148 6922. See our guide to text bidding.
- By using our kiosk in the Housing Advice Centre. Our staff will be happy to show you how to do this.
Properties available to rent are advertised from Wednesday to midnight the following Tuesday every week.
You will be able to bid for a maximum of 3 properties during the time they are advertised. Bids will not be accepted after midnight on a Tuesday. You will only be able to bid for a property that is suitable for your family size.
Properties Currently Available
To find out the properties currently available click Property Search.
Helping You to Use the Service
If you or someone you know would like help to use our service please contact our Housing Advice Centre. Click How To Contact Us for contact details and opening hours.