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HOW TO REGISTER

EdIndex is a partnership between the Council and 18 housing associations/co-operatives in Edinburgh. You only need to complete one application form to access housing provided by the Landlords.

You can register if you are 16 years or older.

You can register online by clicking the “Apply online” button below. 

If you do not wish to register online you can complete a paper application form.  You can either print and complete your EdIndex application then post it to EdIndex, The City of Edinburgh Council, Clocktower, Unit 1, Flassches Yard, South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9LB or email edindex@edinburgh.gov.uk to have a paper application posted to you.

HOW IT WORKS

When you register with EdIndex you will build up waiting time which is measured in days.

Each advert is marked for Starters(S) or Movers(M) or both(SM).

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STARTERS ARE HOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE:

Homeless

In prison

Sleeping rough

In hospital

In a Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL)

In Student Accommodation

In Temporary Accommodation

In a Mid Market Rent property

Staying with a friend or relative

Staying in a hostel

Staying in supported accommodation

Renting a house or flat from a private landlord

Waiting time for Starters is worked out from the date your application form is registered. A Starter registered for one year will have 365 waiting days and will get a further day for every day they are registered.

MOVERS ARE HOMES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE:

A tenant or joint tenant of a Council or Housing Association/Co-operative

A tenant of tied accommodation that is provided by an employer

An owner occupier of a home (you may have a mortgage)

Living in a Shared Ownership or Shared Equity home

Waiting time for Movers is worked out from the date you moved into your current home. A Mover who has been in their current home for 10 years will have 3,650 waiting days and will get a further day for every day they are registered at their current home.

Anyone who is 16 years or older can apply for housing in Edinburgh.

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HOW TO BID

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    APPLYING ONLINE

    The first step is to create your login to Housing Online. You can do this by clicking the “Apply Online ” button below and following the instructions for New Applicants. 

    APPLYING BY PAPER APPLICATION

    The first step is to complete your EdIndex paper application form. You can download a paper application form by click the “Download paper application form” below. Once we have processed your application you will receive your unique EdIndex number either by email or by post.

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    APPLYING ONLINE

    Login to your Housing Online account and complete the Housing Options Checker then Online Application Form. Guidance is available in Housing Online. Once you have received your confirmation email that your application is live, you are ready to start bidding.

    APPLYING BY PAPER APPLICATION

    Once you have your EdIndex Reference Number you must create a login with Housing Online to be able to view and bid for homes on Key to Choice.

    You can create your login by clicking the “Apply Online ” button below and following the instructions for Existing Applicants. Once you have created your login you are ready to start bidding.

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    BIDDING FOR HOUSING

    You can bid for a maximum of 3 homes each week. You should bid as regularly and as widely across the city as you can. If you are successful the landlord will contact you after the closing date. If you have not heard anything within 2 weeks of the closing date it is unlikely you have been successful. You should carry on bidding until you have been made an offer of housing. You can download the How to Bid Guide Here.

Homes are advertised weekly online from 4.00am on a Sunday until the next Sunday at 3.30am. You can place your bids at any time throughout the week. Bidding as soon as the homes are advertised does not give you a better chance of being successful.

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