Homeselect

Register A Bid

Each fortnight, homes are advertised in the property section of both the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Advertisers. If you live in the Waveney area but do not receive an Advertiser, a copy of the advert will be posted to you.
Details can also be picked up from the council and housing association offices. You can also find out what's available by accessing this site or you can call our property hotline on (01493) 846140 - option 1.

Applying for a home

When you see a home you like in your band or a lower one and you meet all the specified requirements you have 7 days to apply by phoning Homeselect on (01493) 846140 - selecting option 2. You will be able to use our automated bid line to place your bids.  In order to use the automated bid line you will be asked to login into the system.  The login instructions will ask you for your application referenece number and the date of birth of the first person on your application form.  Once you are logged in you will be able to make a maximum of 2 bids.  When you make these bids you will be informed of your position at the time you make your bid. 

However you should be aware that this position will change as other applicants make or remove bids before the end of the bidding cycle.

You will also be informed when:

• you have already bid on a property
• you have already user your 2 bids
• you are not eligible for a property.

This could be because you are not in the advertised band, the property has restrictions placed on it or you do not require the size of property.

If you need assistance in applying for a property, please select option 3 on our telephone system.
You can ring at any time, the service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, but try to avoid busy times like mornings.

Remember you have 7 days to bid and bidding early will make no difference!

By using this website

By calling in at our offices at

Great Yarmouth - the Town Hall, Greyfriars House, Gorleston Area Housing Office or the South Yarmouth Area Housing Office
Waveney - The Navigator at Lowestoft Library or the Beccles local office, Market Street, Beccles.

When you bid have these details with you:

• Your name and current address
• Your Homeselect registration number
• Date of birth of the first person on your application form
• The reference number of the property you are interested in

You can bid for up to 2 properties each fortnight.