Newsletter
Please click the link on the right hand side to see Issue 3 of the newsletter.Attention Council/Housing Association Tenants!
Are you regularly looking for other tenants you may be able to swap homes with? If you are not already registered, you can join the HOMESWAPPER scheme without charge, add your details and search for people who may want to swap with you.
You can find out more information about Homeswapper on their website www.homeswapper.co.uk
Free Advice Service
A new information service website has recently been launched called
My Advice Gateway. The service is for you if you need information about job or training opportunities, claiming benefits or accessing help and support from other services. Click on the
MyAdviceGateway image below to access this important and free service.
Herts Choice Homes (HCH)
Herts Choice Homes is a choice based lettings scheme for council and housing association homes across 5 authorities in Hertfordshire. They are: Hertsmere Borough Council, St Albans City and District Council, Three Rivers District Council, Watford Borough Council and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
Herts Choice Homes does not increase the number of affordable homes for rent, but aims to give you more choice about where you live.
You can use Herts Choice Homes if you are an existing tenant seeking a transfer, if you are a homeseeker already on the Housing Register (waiting list) or if you are applying for the first time.
Every week council and housing association properties are advertised on this website. You can search to see if there are any you wish to be considered for. When you find a property you like you need to express an interest in it by making a ‘bid’. There is no money involved though!
You can bid for properties in several ways. Bid online, by telephone, by text message, or in person. To bid online you will need to log on with your Herts Choice Homes number and date of birth. If you are already registered with us for housing you should have your HCH number. If not, we will write to you with your number when you apply.
Follow the link 'Herts Choice Homes Scheme User Guide' on the left for more information or contact your local council or housing association.