Council housing

Is the my account bit not linked to the bidding system anyway? I was told the position on thd croydon website is overall and that on croydon choice bidding system there is council and housing association? I applied in jan 2021, got My bidding details in october 2021 and just got our newbuild flat november 2022. Was relatively quick for us. Also on band 2a and my toddler just turned 2 yesterday x

I’m not entirely sure if there link I assumed they were separated and also assumed for bidding was all for housing association. My little one is 2 also 2A is second priority idk how to boost it up as I’m desperate for a flat, it’s difficult because I work and my sons nursery is in North Croydon so I can only bid for that sort of area.

Ah we were quite open to anywhere in croydon as we was desperate to move from private. We were in a tiny 1 bed. So we were bidding anywhere. Luckily we managed to stay in thornton heath which is where nursery and work is. Don't give up! I got this flat and I was position 13!

@Vanessa thank you so much for your advice! Im really glad to hear you’ve got more space now, did you get a 1 bed or 2? I know we can’t be picky in these situations but I’d honestly prefer to stay in Thornton Heath or Norbury as I have family there too and work etc. oh I’m shocked about your bid position you don’t usually hear this! I’m currently no 3. for a new build which I’m waiting for the completion date but I thought I won’t be getting it as the first and second person would want it, who wouldn’t when it’s a new build?

I got a 2 bed, in the newbuilds in thornton heath. I initially bidded in May and it said property had been given to someone else.. on October they got in touch saying the property was complete and all the people who bidded infront of me had been housed since May so technically I was first although still showing the original position of 13

I’m also 2A but for a 1 bed waiting to be contacted by the council to confirm they’ve received my sons details to entitle me to a 2 bed! How does bidding work does someone have to give you details in order to bid ? How close ok the housing register do you have to be to bid & also is housing association different times anything else ?? Sorry for all the questions 😂 xx

@Vanessa I actually got a call in December saying I was short listed and I would be contacted in January and I got in touch with the council who said the property isn’t ready yet, I’m just worried I won’t get it since I’m 3rd place. I think you really got lucky❤️

@Ashleigh thank you!

When did everyone get details to log into bid ??

@Anna I applied in jan 2021 only In October 2021 they sent me my details and thats because I was on their case. It was also the pandemic so not sure if it's usually quicker x

@Vanessa I’ve been emailing for months and at this rate I have no idea what email is correct!

Email your housing officer? You must have one that accepted your application etc?

I was 2A, started bidding in July 21, I had a few where I was 1/2/3. Shortlisted a few times. Finally shortlisted again Aug 22, accepted in September. Got the keys November. But I was literally bidding for almost anything that it would allow me to bid on

@Makayla looks like we both got housed in the same month🙏 we were bidding almost the same amount of time too. What a coincidence

I have them a call today and was given my updated register number and also they updated my account over the phone to add my son. The lady said they are only at their October emails currently!