How often should housing association bathrooms be replaced?
Most council properties kitchen/bathrooms are expected to last up to 30 years. If you exchange, you exchange as is.
Can I build an extension on my housing association house?
Home improvements your housing association needs to approve Your tenancy agreement should include types of improvements and alterations the landlord needs to approve before you can do the work. You need to tell the landlord if you want to do major work in your home such as: building an extension.
Can I buy my council house if I’m on benefits?
Yes, you can buy your council house while on benefit. In fact, mortgage lenders will add your benefit to their mortgage affordability assessment as part of your supplementary income (as you will likely be expected to have a main income through a job to qualify for a mortgage).
Can I decorate my housing association house?
Right to improve your home You can improve your home if you are a secure tenant. You must get written permission from your landlord before you make any changes. You can decorate your home, but you can’t make big changes to it.
Can I decorate my council house?
Home improvements You must get written permission from the council if you want to make improvements to a council home. The council can’t refuse certain improvements without a good reason.
How often do housing associations replace windows?
If you look at the replacement cycles for windows across a number of large housing associations, you will see huge variations of between 25 years and 40 years in terms of replacement cycles. The impact of this is huge for the sector and for individual landlords with shorter replacement cycles.
How does Northern Ireland’s housing system work?
Northern Ireland uses a points system to rank people for housing. The Housing Executive will use the information on your form to decide how many points you get. It will appoint a housing officer for your case.
Who can apply for social housing in Northern Ireland?
Who can apply for social housing in Northern Ireland? your immigration status allows you to apply for housing. If you are between 16 and 18 you can apply if: you need the accommodation to take up training, education or a job offer. are moving to Northern Ireland to study.
Do you have to be in Northern Ireland to get help?
You must be in Northern Ireland to get help under homelessness laws. You use different forms to apply for housing if you do not currently live in Northern Ireland. Who can apply for social housing in Northern Ireland?
How do I apply for a home in Northern Ireland?
To apply for a home, visit the Northern Ireland Housing Executive website. If you are homeless or it’s not reasonable for you to keep living in your current home you should apply to the Housing Executive using the homelessness legislation.