Glossary

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Expression of Interest: A note of interest in a property. You express an interest to let us know that you are interested in it. You can place up to three expressions every week.
Current Expressions of Interest: This is the total number of properties you are interested in for the current advert. It does not include any properties you were interested in from previous adverts. It does not include any that were rejected because you failed to meet the necessary criteria. If you have exceeded the maximum allowed then you can withdraw a bid.
Expression Deadline: The deadline for expressing an interest each week. This is 12 noon on Tuesday. You cannot express an interest for properties after this time.
Homeseeker: Berneslai Homes uses a choice-based lettings scheme. Vacant homes are advertised, and customers express an interest. The property is then offered to the applicant with the highest priority, according to the lettings policy. You can find more information about Barnsley's scheme at www.berneslaihomes.co.uk.
Feedback: This tells you how properties have been let. You can find feedback by looking through previous property lists.
Lettings Policy: When you apply for housing, you will be placed in a band which reflects your current housing circumstances. There are five bands. You can find more information on our lettings policy at www.berneslaihomes.co.uk.
Sheltered Housing: Sheltered Housing schemes provide support for older or vulnerable people in a safe environment where residents can live independently and join in with social and community activities if they wish. Applicants must be 60 years and over and have a need for housing related support. Housing related support can include checks to ensure your welfare and security, help with managing budgets and claiming benefits, and other issues relating to your tenancy. Consideration will also be given to applicants under 60 years old where there is a medical and housing related support need.
Housing Association (also known as registered social landlord): A housing provider. They provide rented housing, shared ownership and other housing services, at affordable prices.
Shortlist: This is the list of applicants who have expressed interest in a property. We use this list to offer the property to the applicant with the highest priority, according to the lettings policy.
Private Rented Homes: Berneslai Homes are now able to offer a number of private rented homes to people on the housing register, these will be let on fixed term assured shorthold tenancies. This is a new incentive which aims to give more choice to people currently waiting to be rehoused and aims to encourage good quality and well managed private rented accomodation. The final allocation decision will be at the discretion of the property owner.