Looking for a new COUNCIL home

If you live in Southwark and are looking for a new home there are several options available to you. There is a high demand for housing in Southwark, and knowing more about waiting times may help you decide what your next step is.

Private sector homes:

Average waiting times for private sector accommodation:

• Out of London: one to two months

• In London: two to six months

• In Southwark: six months to two years

Council/Housing Association homes:

To apply for these types of homes, you will need to meet the eligibility criteria and join the housing register. If you accepted onto the register, you will assigned a priority band (Band 1 is the highest priority). Below are the average waiting times for each band:

• Band 1: one to two years