Is WDH part of Wakefield Council?
Wakefield Council no longer owns any housing stock. All council properties were transferred to Wakefield District Housing (WDH) in 2005. Social housing providers are not-for-profit organisations that provide low cost homes for those in housing need.
How many homes does WDH?
Since WDH was established in 2005, we have gone from strength to strength. We are now one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes across the Wakefield district and our wider operating area across the north of England. Our vision is to create confident communities.
What is direct let housing?
In a nutshell, the ‘Homefinder’ scheme, also known as a ‘Direct Let’ scheme (DLS), enables landlords to let their properties directly, via the Council, to tenants who are homeless or otherwise in urgent need of accommodation.
What is a direct offer council housing?
The system of allocating homes is based on a system of one direct offer which matches your assessed housing needs. This means that council and housing association properties available for letting can be quickly matched to applicants with the highest need.
Is WDH a charity?
Yes, as a CBS WDH continue to be registered with and regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). We remain a charitable organisation and are still required to comply with charity law.
How do I register for WDH housing?
If you are interested in becoming a WDH tenant, please visit our Homesearch website to register as a member. Once you are a registered Homesearch member you can search for available properties. These are advertised on the Homesearch website and our service access points.
What does WDH mean in text?
WDH means “What Da Hell.”
How long does it take to get a council house in Hull?
How long does it take for my application to be accepted? Providing you have filled in the application form correctly and included all the necessary proofs for information requested, your form will be processed within a month and the council aims to do so in ten working days.
What is a CBS charity?
What is a Charitable Community Benefit Society. A society registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, owned by the members. The society is established for the benefit of the community and not of its members, who do not need to be (though they can be) consumers or workers.
How do I find my tenancy reference number?
You’ll find it at the top of your Tenancy Agreement and on your annual ‘rent change’ letter, sent out each February.
Where can I find out about WDH properties in Wakefield?
Each week we advertise all WDH and other Registered Social Landlord properties currently available in the Wakefield area, here on the Homesearch website and at WDH Service Access Points (SAPs), providing all the information you need to help you decide if you would like to apply for one of these homes.
What should I do if I Am offered a property with WDH?
If you have been offered a property with WDH, please do not contact us, a member of Homesearch will contact you when the property is ready. If you are likely to become homeless in the near future, you can contact Wakefield Council on 01924 304360 for advice. Thank you for your continued patience at this time.
What is the difference between Homesearch and WDH?
Thank you for your continued patience at this time. Homesearch is the lettings service provided by WDH.
How do I contact WDH in an emergency?
In an emergency, tenants can speak to our OneCALL team 24 hours a day, every day about WDH services by phoning 0345 8 507 507 or emailing, [email protected]. You can find all the latest guidance on the Government website .
