Moving in

We aim to make the letting experience a positive one to give you the best start possible to your new life in your new home.

Our commitment:

When a property becomes empty:

  • We will aim to let the property as soon as possible.
  • We will make sure the property is safe and secure.
  • We will carry out Health & Safety checks including asbestos, smoke detectors, gas & electric installations and issue safety certificates.
  • We will make sure the property is clean.
  • We will tidy up the garden.
  • We will carry out any small repairs we can see both before you move in or afterwards, and we will let you know what we need to do.
  • We will ensure all external doors and windows are secure, lockable, and open / close easily.
  • We will ensure the bathroom and kitchen is clean and in good working order.

When letting the property:

  • We will show you round the property you are being offered before you decide whether to take it.
  • We will tell you about any repairs that need to be done and agree timescales with you.
  • We will give you useful information about your new home including how much it will cost you to live in it when we send the offer.
  • If your new home needs decorating we will give you an allowance to do it.
  • We will give you an Energy Efficiency rating for your property and show you how to use your heating system economically.
  • We will give you a Tenancy Agreement and a Tenant’s Handbook
  • We will visit you within 2 months of moving in to answer any queries you may have about your home or your tenancy.
  • If you need more support we will do our best to give it or to get it for you.
Measure Target Method
Customer satisfaction with moving in process / quality of home 95% Customer satisfaction survey and complaints/feedback
Average / predictable time to re-let our homes 30 days by end of 2010/11 Quantitative analysis (capability chart showing end to end time)

If you are moving into sheltered accommodation:

  • We will arrange for you to meet the Sheltered Housing Officer when you view the property.
  • We will talk to you about any support you think you might need to ensure that the property is right for you.
  • We will agree a ’Lifestyle Plan’ with you, including how often you would like to be contacted / visited.
  • We will show you how to use your Emergency Alarm equipment.
  • Where applicable we will show you round the communal facilities available to you and your visitors.
Measure Target Method
Customer satisfaction
with sheltered service
95% Customer satisfaction survey and complaints/feedback

We are reviewing our Transfer Policy and service which may change what we currently do. However, in the meantime, when you request a transfer:

  • We will send you an application form together with information on our Transfer Policy.
  • We will visit you within 28 days of receiving your application to confirm your priority.
  • We will explain the points system.
  • We will tell you in writing if we refuse your transfer request and we will tell you why.
  • We will write to you once a year to ask if you still wish to transfer and check your circumstances remain the same to ensure your points reflect them.
  • We will tell you about other routes to getting a move.
Measure Target Method
Number requesting a transfer Less than 8% Quantitative analysis including breakdown by refused/accepted
Average / predictable time from request to transfer to priority allocation and visit Published timescales Capability chart showing end to end time for request to priority allocation and visit

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Tenancy

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