Finding Somewhere to Call Home

We do not hold our own waiting list. You must register on the `Property Pool Plus` register for homes on the Wirral or register with Cheshire West and Chester Council for properties in Ellesmere Port.

Property Pool Plus is a partnership of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) in the Wirral area who have agreed an allocations policy for letting their housing stock in the borough. The policy is based on a quota system of available vacancies which are advertised each week and people are asked to apply for suitable properties which they are interested in. Landlords taking part in the scheme are:

Almost anyone over the age of 16 years can register. Some people who are subject to immigration control may not qualify. Applicants with a history of anti-social behaviour may be disqualified from registering and /or being offered a property. Applicants with rent arrears may be prevented from being offered a property.

Some applicants may need to move urgently. Their application will be assessed and they may be awarded a Band A status:

• Applicants who are currently living in a property which is classed as being statutory overcrowded.
• Applicants in severe medical need where their current housing is adversely affecting their health.
• Applicants living in a current clearance area.
• Statutory homeless (unintentionally with priority need)

You will be able to see the Property Pool Plus advert each week in the following places:

• Internet (www.propertypoolplus.org.uk)
• Other community facilities

You will only be able to apply for properties for which you are eligible.

Adverts will contain details of the type of household the landlord is seeking for the particular vacancy. Please be careful to check that your household fits the description in the advert (for example if it says preference will be given to a family with 2 children).

A short list of applicants will be produced which places applicants in order of their priority.  Generally properties are offered to those in the most housing need and have been registered for the longest period of time.  Before an offer is made, the landlord will check your application.

This could include references from a current or a previous landlord, confirmation of who you are, who lives with you and who wants to move home with you. Any previous damage or anti-social behaviour will also be taken into consideration. You may also be asked by the landlord to give your permission for checks to be made with the Police or other relevant organisations.

The landlord advertising the property will contact you only if you have been successful. Therefore it will help greatly if you can supply a contact phone number.

Yes, you will be given an opportunity to view the property and if you like it, you will need to sign the tenancy agreement and a date will then be set for you to start the tenancy.

If you view the property and decide it is not for you, don`t worry. You will be able to express interest in other properties in the future. However, please let the landlord know as soon as possible if you are refusing a property. If a number of refusals are noted, your application will be reviewed.