Who took over Affinity Sutton?
Clarion Housing Group
Affinity Sutton Group has been renamed Clarion Housing Group. Clarion Housing owns and manages 125,000 homes across 176 local authorities.
How long does it take to get a council house in Sutton?
How long will I have to wait? How do I apply? Applications are made online via the Sutton Home Choice website. Once your application has been submitted, you will usually hear from us within 4 weeks when we will write to you to request proof of your circumstances.
How do I apply for Affinity Sutton housing?
If you are in need of housing you can complete an application form for housing online via Sutton Council. Sutton Council will assess your housing needs and if you are eligible they will add you to their waiting list. Housing is in high demand so you may be on the waiting list for a long time.
How do you bid on a housing association?
Apply by text You can bid for advertised properties by text using the number 07786 207 913. Please use the following format: Choice Based Letting (CBL), the property reference number, and your applicant number.
Who runs Clarion housing?
Clarion Housing Group is the largest housing association in the United Kingdom with 125,000 properties across more than 170 local authorities. Clarion is based in Southwark and was formed in 2016 as a merger of Affinity Sutton and Circle Housing Group. Clare Miller is the Group Chief Executive.
Who is the biggest housing association in UK?
Clarion
Clarion is the UK’s largest housing association, owning and managing 125,000 homes: 350,000 people call a Clarion home their home.
Why is there a shortage of council housing?
The primary cause of the housing crisis is the lack of new houses being built. Since the 1980s, when council houses were sold in their millions, public bodies have, partly through policy and partly owing to a lack of funding, all but abandoned large scale housing construction projects.
How long is Band C housed for?
In 2020, the average time that people in band C who were housed had been bidding for was: Sheltered flat – 16 months. Studio flat – 15 months.
Does Clarion allow under occupancy?
Tenants who are moving to a smaller property by way of mutual exchange are not entitled to payment under any Clarion schemes in operation at the time which aim to encourage tenants who are under-occupying to downsize.
Why do housing associations do credit checks?
Could I Buy My Housing Association House? In addition the Housing Association may also seek to investigate your credit history to ensure that there is no adverse credit which may cause a problem with the procurement of a mortgage.
How does Affinity Sutton help with social housing?
Affinity Sutton also offer an Equity loan to help towards home ownership. To fund their social housing, Affinity Sutton developed a limited number of properties for open market sale – either in partnership with another developer or on their own account.
Where are Affinity Sutton first base homes located?
First Base is a structured programme of support that Affinity Sutton provide for young people aged between 18–25 to ensure they have the skills needed to manage and maintain their tenancies and to create a safe and secure home. Initially piloted in Bromley, the scheme has rolled out across Bromley, Lewisham, Hertsmere the North East and Humberside.
When did Affinity Sutton start offering equity loans?
In 2010, in partnership with Santander, Affinity Sutton launched a 95% mortgage deal for customers looking to buy their home through shared ownership. Affinity Sutton also offer an Equity loan to help towards home ownership.
What kind of Business is affinity Lettings in Milton Keynes?
We are an independent business primarily operating within the Milton Keynes and surrounding areas with over 20 years’ experience in the property industry. We offer a range of services from residential and commercial lettings to block management and investment opportunities. Why Choose us?