CouncilWanting to move home?
If you want to move home within the borough there are a number of things you need to do. First you need to complete an application form to join the Common Housing waiting list. Contact Lettings to request your copy on 020 7364 0210. Once your application has been assessed you will be placed in 1 of 4 priority groups (called community groups). You will be contacted by Lettings in writing and informed of your priority group. You will then need to bid for the homes you are interested in in order to be considered for them. If you don't bid you will not be considered.
Available homes are advertised each week in East End Life, the free weekly newspaper delivered to all homes in the borough (see below if you don't get EEL delivered). The Homeseekers brochure is also sent to libraries, IDEA stores, One Stop Shops and Local Housing Offices.
Homes are also advertised on the Homeseekers website: www.thhs.org.uk
If you don't get East End Life
East End Life is distributed free to every property in the borough. If you don’t receive it call these numbers:
East End Life - 020 7364 3059
The Distribution Company for problems with distribution 020 8983 9944
Vulnerable and can't make bids?
If you qualify you can have an automatic bid set up each week. Contact the Client Support Team.
Moving out of the borough
If you want to move out of Tower Hamlets you will need to apply to be rehoused in the borough to which you want to move. They may make contact with the Tower Hamlet's Lettings team if they need to access information about your housing application for Tower Hamlets. See the Useful Numbers (PDF 61k) section for phone numbers of neighbouring councils, or the following websites:
Housing Corporation
The Housing Corporation’s two main responsibilities are investing public money in social housing providers and regulating the sector. They work to ensure the provision of decent homes that meet local needs.
The Housing Corporation’s website has a public register of all housing providers.
Tel: 0845 230 7000
Email: enquiries@housingcorp.gsx.gov.uk
Website: www.housingcorp.gov.uk
Disabled and Wanting to Move Home?
See the Disability section for more information.
