politics | March 17, 2026

Can I apply directly to housing association?

Can I apply directly to housing association?

You can apply directly to a housing association, but it’s best to make your application through your local council as this increases your chances of getting a home.

How do I contact Sanctuary housing?

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  1. Please call us on 0800 131 3348 or 0300 123 3511.
  2. Email [email protected]
  3. Visit the Kent HomeChoice website.

Do Sanctuary housing allow under occupancy?

What happens if my home is under-occupied or overcrowded? If you are living in a property that is larger than you need, perhaps your family has grown up and left home, you may be subject to benefit reductions due to under occupancy.

What is the difference between council and housing association?

Housing associations rent their properties through the council and sometimes you can go directly to them. A council tends to offer a Secured Tenancy with a Right To Buy your council house. A Housing Association offer Assured Tenancy agreements and you will usually have a Right To Acquire your home at a discount.

Who is Sanctuary Housing?

With more than 50 years’ experience and over 70,000 homes across England, Sanctuary Housing is one of the UK’s leading social landlords. Our mission is to build sustainable communities where people choose to live, and as a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest any surplus we make back into our housing and services.

Who owns Sanctuary Housing?

Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Housing is a large housing association based in Worcester, England. It is part of the Sanctuary Group. It manages 250,000 properties in the United Kingdom….Sanctuary Housing.

Sanctuary Housing, Chester Road, Erdington
TypeHousing association
FieldHousing
Parent organizationSanctuary Group
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