Morecambe and Lancaster Accommodation Listings - Contour Homes

Accommodation ListingsMORECAMBE/LANCASTER‘Creating great places to live’

PROSPECT ADVICE FOR GENERAL NEEDS HOUSINGIt is the aim of Contour Homes to provide each applicant withas much information needed in order to make the right choiceof scheme for themselves and their family’s needs.Contour Homes’ aim is to maintain their properties andcommunities to a high standard. We regularly carry outmaintenance and other services to all including:• 24 hour repair line for emergency repairs• Gas checks are conducted on each property on a 12monthly basis• External decoration is inspected and completed on arolling cycle• Scheme inspection twice per year• Dedicated antisocial behaviour 24 hour phone lineSome schemes also provide further services which come withan additional charge, for example, communal cleaning,window cleaning and gardening. Your local housing office canadvise you if the schemes you have chosen carry a charge forthese additional services.Below are a list of frequently asked questions and answers anda list of schemes in the local authority area you have requested,with a brief description to help you with your choices:Q: How long will I have to wait?A: Waiting times do vary from area to area, this will depend onthe demand for the schemes you have chosen. An estimatedtime on the waiting list is provided on the stock list. ContourHomes also operates a date order system within bands whenallocating properties.Q: What types of properties are available?A: Again this will vary from scheme to scheme but ContourHomes have a wide choice of 1 & 2 bedroom flats and2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses.Q: Can I keep a pet?A: Not in all properties. This would depend on whether you areallocated a home with its own entrance or not. In some flats(especially blocks) pets such as cats and dogs are notpermitted as you share this entrance with other residents.ALL pet owners must have prior permission of the Landlordin writing.Thank you for applying for accommodation with Contour Homes.If you have queries filling in your application please contact uson 0345 602 1120.Q: What are the local services?A: Local services will differ from scheme to scheme. These areextra services that Contour Homes offer such as windowcleaning, communal cleaning and gardening that may notbe offered on all schemes.Q: Are your properties Right to Buy or Right toAcquire properties?A: This would be dependant on the property, when it was builtand what funding was used.Right to Buy: This is property transferred under a stocktransfer agreement with the local authority and the housingassociation. If the tenant is an existing tenant at the time of thetransfer then the tenant will have “preserved rights to buy.”Right to Acquire: This is stock that has been “acquired” or“built” after April 1st 1997.2

MORECAMBE/LANCASTERBartholomew Road, LA4 4RR &Wiseman Close, LA4 4EL• This is a medium sized scheme, which was built in 1999• Situated in the Westgate area of Morecambe and is close tolocal shops and schools• This scheme is very high demand and has very little turnover• 50% of all vacant properties will be let via the local authority• Bungalows adapted for the disabled are let on aCouncil nomination basisProperty type Vacancies in Estimated1 year waiting time2 x 4 bed houses 0 2 years +18 x 3 bed houses 0 2 years +20 x 2 bed houses 0 2 years +4 x 2 bed flats 2 2 years +2 x 3 bed bungalows 0 2 years +Kilnbank Ave, LA4 4EL• A small scheme which is close to the West End of Morecambe• Very close to the town centre, local shops and transport links• The scheme has a small secure play area for young children• 50% of all vacant properties will be let via the local authorityProperty type Vacancies in Estimated1 year waiting time4 x 3 bed houses 0 2 years +12 x 2 bed houses 2 2 years +50% of all vacant properties will be let via the local authority.Re-habs, various locations• Houses and bungalows bought and refurbishedaround Morecambe• All these properties are close to shopping areas and transport links• Disabled properties let in conjunction with Lancaster CountyCouncil and Morecambe Bay trust and are not from thedirect waiting listProperty type Vacancies Estimated Restrictionsin 1 year waiting time14 Helmside 0 2 years + Disabled2 bed bungalow adaptedbathroom87 Broadway 0 5 years + Disabled4 bed semi adaptedbathroom withSky Track12 Selside 0 3 years + Elderly2 bed bungalow accom.only24 Winthorpe Ave 0 3 years + Elderly2 bed bungalow accom.only53 Victoria Road 0 3 years + General4 bed town house needs familyaccom.22 Devonshire Place 0 3 years + General4 bed town house needs familyaccom.Sheltered HousingGreenfield Court• Minimum age 60 years +• Greenfield Court is a scheme made up of various 2 storeyblocks of flats very close to the town centre of Lancaster inthe Quarry Road area• Scheme Manager service 5 days a week• Community roomProperty type Vacancies in Estimated1 year waiting time38 x 1 bed flats 6 12 – 18 months6 x 2 bed flats 0 1 – 3 years3

If you have any difficulty reading or understanding this document, we can providethis copy in large print, Braille, audio, or you could request a translation.Please contact our Customer Contact and Support Team on 0345 602 1120.RNID Text RelayText phone user? Contact us via RNID Text Relay– dial 18001 0345 602 1120(There is no extra charge to your call)AL11.H.12.11Quay Plaza 21st Floor- Lowry MallSalford Quays, Salford M50 3AHTelephone: 0345 602 1120www.contourhomes.co.ukEmail: mail@contourhomes.co.ukContour Homes is an industrial & provident society (registered no.23607R) with charitable status.A member of Symphony Housing Group LtdThis paper ismade from100% recycledmaterial