LAWN
The LAWN project is a choice-based scheme that aims to redress
the traditional migration imbalance between the south east of
England and the rest of the UK. It offers council and registered
social landlord (RSL) tenants the chance to live in an area of
their choice out of London. More than 70 social landlords in the
Midlands and in the north of the UK have already agreed to make
property available to families living in overcrowded homes or
temporary housing in London.
LAWN has property available to help around 800 families and they
offer help with practical advice about moving they can also explore
training and employment possibilities.
Information on the type of housing on offer, facilities in the
area and financial help available is given to families by the
referring landlords. The receiving landlord offers support and
helps families settle in and find schools and other services.
For those who move, the project offers a fresh start in a new
home.
Homefinder Direct
Homefinder direct lets you apply for a home of your choice
instead of waiting for an offer that someone else thinks is
suitable All available Restormel Housing Trust, Devon &
Cornwall Housing Association, and Sanctuary Housing Association
homes in Restormel are advertised every fortnight in the Cornish
Guardian and here on this website If there is more than one
applicant for an advertised home, and they are in the same band,
the one who has been registered longest will be successful
If you're already on the waiting list, you're automatically
registered with Homefinder direct. If not, you'll need to fill
in a simple form to register.
Seaside and Country Homes
If you are a tenant of a London Borough, the City of London
Corporation, or a registered social landlord in London, you could
be eligible for this scheme. (Registered social landlords include
housing associations, housing trusts and housing co-ops).
You must be at least 60 years of age and capable of independent
living.
If you fulfil these criteria, you may be able to move to
selected coastal or country areas from Cornwall to Norfolk. There
are also properties in the Midlands and Lincolnshire.
The Seaside and Country HOMES scheme has approximately 3,200
flats and bungalows (about 250 vacancies a year). All the bungalows
have two bedrooms. The flats have either one or two bedrooms. The
rents vary depending on many things, including size, location and
services. Heating, water rates and council charges are generally
not included in the rent.
Applicants are considered within a "points system":
- You will be awarded points if you are currently living in an
under-occupied home, or depending on what floor you live on and
your health needs
- Points are also awarded to reflect the housing needs of each
London Borough and whether the property being vacated will help to
house the Borough's homeless.
- Applicants with the most points are likely to be rehoused most
quickly; applicants with very low points total may be advised that
they cannot be helped within the scheme. All applicants' details
are thoroughly checked to ensure that accurate pointing is
given.
Talk to your landlord if you need further information, or call
Seaside and Country HOMES on 020 7963 0204.