Renting

Applying for housing

At Redland we are committed to the principles of 'choice-based letting' (CBL). This is a way of letting homes which is open and transparent, and allows applicants to see what is available and to apply for the homes that they want.

Choice-based letting is available from all the local authorities where we have homes. We will always take part in CBL schemes as long as they meet the principles of our lettings policy and of our wish to house those in greatest need.

You should apply to your local council as follows:

Local authority
Bath & North East Somerset
01225 396118
Homesearch
Bristol
0117 353 4006
Homechoice Bristol
Mendip
01749 648999
Homefinder Somerset
North Somerset
01275 884080
North Somerset Council website
South Gloucestershire
01454 865496
HomeChoice South Glos.
Taunton Deane
01823 356356
Taunton Deane Borough Council website

HomeChoice West

HomeChoice West logoYou can now apply to move home to anywhere within the West of England, through the choice-based lettings scheme, HomeChoice West. The four local authorities – Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset – have made an agreement which means you can bid for homes across the area, even if you don’t have a local connection (such as a close relative in the area).

From now on, five per cent of the homes available will be offered to people without a local connection. You will still need to meet any other criteria advertised for the property, and will also need to be registered with the relevant local authority before you can apply. If you would like to know more, you can visit the councils’ websites or call them using the details in the table above.

HomeChoice West fact sheet

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