How Do I Bid By Digital TV?
You can only Bid for Properties where you match what the
advert asks for.
For example, if the property advert states ‘Suitable for a
couple and 2 children only’ - regardless of your banding/priority -
only couples with 2 children can bid for that property.
Every Tuesday morning we publisice the list of available
properties. You have until 12o'clock midnight on the
following Monday to place a bid.
You have a maximum of 3 bids each week. Bids
must be on seperate properties that you are eligible for. If you
change your mind, then you can withdraw your
bid and place a bid for a different property.
Don’t be worried about the word ‘Bid’, you won’t be parting with
any money. All this means is that you are actively interested and
wish to be considered for the property or properties you are
applying for.
Bidding Using Your Television
To bid using your television you must be a subscriber to SKY
with your Digi-Box connected to your phone socket, or Virgin Media
(previously Telewest/NTL).
| Using SKY |
- Turn you TV to a SKY channel. i.e. Sky One
- Press SKY Active on your remote
- Scroll across to 'Interactive Services'
- Choose 'Local Services'
- Choose 'Looking Local'
Once you are in Looking Local, select Midlands and then
Wychavon. You can bid on properties by selecting the ‘Wychavon Home
Choice’ option.
You will need to have the following ready:
- Your Unique Registration Number
- Your Date Of Birth
- Property Reference Numbers
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using Virgin Media
(previously Telewest/NTL) |
- Switch on your TV
- Press Interactive on your remote
- Choose 'News & Info'
- Select 'Community'
- Choose 'Looking Local'
Once you are in Looking Local, select Midlands and then
Wychavon. You can bid on properties by selecting the ‘Wychavon Home
Choice’ option.
You will need to have the following ready:
- Your Unique Registration Number
- Your Date Of Birth
- Property Reference Numbers
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Finding the service on a 3 mobile phone
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- Switch on your phone
- Choose ‘Services’ from the main menu
- Select ‘Websites’
- Select 'Look Up Stuff'
- Choose 'Looking Local'
Once you are in Looking Local, select Midlands and then
Wychavon. You can bid on properties by selecting the ‘Wychavon Home
Choice’ option.
You will need to have the following ready:
- Your Unique Registration Number
- Your Date Of Birth
- Property Reference Numbers
Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also access DigiTV using WAP enabled phones, go to:
www.wychavon.gov.uk/mobile
Mobile phones must be WAP enabled. Charges for WAP
are set by your service provider.
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I am a Housing Association Tenant, can I still Bid for
Properties?
If you are an existing Housing Association Tenant within the
Wychavon District and are seeking a move, you will need to register
with Home Choice Plus. You will need to have a genuine reason
for moving, this may be that your family size has changed or you
have a medical reason for wanting to move.
You will need to have a clear Rent Account and your home must be
in good order. Your landlord must also agree to the move.
Rooftop Housing Group Tenants
If you are a Rooftop Tenant you can discuss your application
with them if you wish on 01386 420800 or contact them at Rooftop Housing
Are there any reasons that I may not be allowed to
Bid?
- If you have a history of Anti-Social Behaviour within the last
2 years you may not be considered through Wychavon Home
Choice.
- If you have Rent Arrears to a former Landlord you will be
allowed to register but may not be eligible to Bid for any
Properties until you have cleared these Arrears.
- Some people from Overseas where their immigration status has
not been determined will not be registered until their application
has been investigated
Anyone making False Applications may be liable to
prosecution.
Withdrawing Your Bid
You can withdraw your bid at any time by:
