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Council Housing

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Tenancy Strategy

Following recent government policy changes, the council must have a Tenancy Strategy that lets residents know what kind of tenancy they will receive when they move into a council property.

Applying for council housing or housing association property

Applying for council housing or housing association property

We have changed the way in which residents apply for a council or housing association property and our criteria for allocating properties.

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  • Newham Housing Services

    Newham Housing Services

    Services for council tenants and leaseholders including rent collection, repairs, resident participation, concierge and caretaking.

  • View and bid for properties

    Choice Homes

    Applicants on the Housing Register can search and bid for properties in Newham via the Choice Homes website.

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  • Mutual exchange

    Mutual exchange

    If you are a council or housing association tenant, you can decide to swap your home with another tenant. This is called a 'mutual exchange'.

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  • My home is too big

    My home is too big

    We can help you to choose the type of property you want to live in, the area and street, as long as it has at least one bedroom fewer than your current home.

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  • My home is too small

    My home is too small

    If you are on a low income you may be eligible for help to move to a larger home in the private sector.

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