- Home
- Homes to rent
- Bradford
Bradford
To rent a home you may need to:
- Be aged over 18. Applications under 18 will need a guarator
- Have a housing need
- Meet the right to rent criteria
- Complete an affordability assessment
Each area has a set of rules for how homes are allocated. Visit for details.
How to apply for a home
Applications for homes are managed by:
Home Group
Follow the steps below to apply for a home.
Step-by-step guide to applying for a home
Get your information ready
You will be asked for documents throughout this process so it’s a good idea to get everything ready.
You will need:
- Addresses from the last five years
- Name and birth date of everyone on your application
- ID for all household members
- Proof of current address
- Evidence of your right to reside in the UK if you are not a British Citizen
- References from your current or previous landlord
- Proof of pregnancy
- Proof of medical condition
- Proof of income
- Proof of child benefit for dependants
Complete the application form
Download, complete and return the application form.
You will need to know your:
- Addresses from the last five years
- Details of who you currently live with
- Name and birth date of everyone who you will be living with
We will also ask you questions about your:
- Current housing situation
- Housing needs
- Support needs
- Financial and work status
If you'd like us to send you a housing application form email contactus@homegroup.org.uk
Return the application form to: Home Group, One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX.
Have your housing needs assessed
When we receive your application, we’ll assess your housing needs and place you in a band.
Housing is prioritised based on a banding system, which reflects your current housing need. In Scotland, if you do not have a housing need you will be placed on a waiting list.
It’s important to update us with any changes as this may impact which band you are in.
Be matched with a home
We’ll be back in touch if we match you with a property that meets your housing need. You can turn a property down, but you will only be able to do this three times. After this your banding may be affected, or you may even be removed from our housing list.
Complete the paperwork
If you’re successful, there may be further documents we’ll ask you for. We’ll let you know when we get in touch.
You may need to complete an affordability assessment to check the home is right for your financial situation.
Receive your formal offer
You'll receive a letter with your formal offer.
View your home
As soon as the home is ready, we’ll invite you to a viewing.
You also need to make sure we have all the documents we’ve requested.
Get ready to move in
We’ll keep in touch with you until your home is up to our standards and ready to move in.
We’ll take you through your tenancy agreement and ask you for your first rent payment, then the keys are yours.
FAQs
Why might I need to complete an affordability assessment?
We are committed to helping our customers avoid financial hardship. It’s important your home is right for your needs, and that means checking that you can comfortably afford it.
Who gets offered a home?
The rules which set out who is offered a home is called an allocation policy. It tells you:
- Who can apply
- Who is prioritised for homes
- What size home you could get
Your housing need is prioritised based on the information you provide.
When can I see the home?
If you’ve been matched with a home and once the home is ready, we’ll invite you to a viewing.
Why can't I move into my home straight away?
Moving home is exciting and we appreciate you’re keen to move in. But sometimes we need to carry out repairs before you move in to make sure it meets our standards. Don’t worry, we’ll keep in regular contact so you know what’s happening.
I’m not happy with the decision you’ve made about my housing application. How can I appeal?
An appeal can be made by an applicant in writing, by telephone, email or in person and should be received within 10 working days. Here's how to get in touch.