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How do I apply for a Livin home or bungalow?

We advertise all of our available homes on our Find A Home page, simply visit this page for more information.

Before you can place a bid on one of our homes, you must first have an active account with the relevant Choice Based Lettings Scheme. Almost all our homes are located in County Durham and therefore are allocated through the Durham Key Options scheme. Durham Key Options (DKO) is a partnership between Durham County Council and landlords across County Durham.

We have a small number of homes which are located outside Durham, these are all advertised through Tees Valley HomeFinder, Hartlepool HomeSearch and Darlington HomeSearch; They are similar to Durham Key Options but we do not process applications registered for these schemes. If you wish to register an application for homes advertised in this area, please apply directly.

Once your application is approved, you will then be able to bid on homes that meet your needs. You can access the application form directly by visiting the relevant Choice Based Lettings system.

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

We aim to start processing your application within 10 working days. If we require any further information after this point, we will contact you to ask for this. Once we have received all the required information we will notify you of our decision within 20 days, and if accepted we will activate your account. You can also check your application status online by logging into the DKO portal.

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Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Buy?

Tenants who have been with Livin since before the transfer from Sedgefield Council in 2009 may have the “Preserved Right to Buy” their property. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Buy website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

Can I apply to buy my home under Right to Acquire?

If you have been a tenant for 3 or more years you may have the right to buy your property under the Right to Acquire scheme. Full details of the scheme are available on the Government Right to Acquire website. If you are thinking of applying, please contact us.

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Middleton Road, Shildon

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ENLARGE

£100.52 (pw)

1 Rent Bungalow Water rates included Enclosed rear garden Flat floor shower

We are delighted to offer for rent this one bedroom bungalow in New Shildon. This home is ideally situated close to the picturesque Hackworth Park with playing fields, play area plus scenic walking pathways and seating areas. The location of the bungalow is close to several popular walking routes and the Locomotion Railway Museum is nearby. The train station is also a convenient distance away and the bungalow is located on a main bus route.

In brief, it comprises of an entrance hallway, one double bedroom, a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom with a level access shower

Entrance Hall

Entrance hall leading to all rooms

Living Room

Lovely, bright living room with a large window

Kitchen

The kitchen consists of a range of modern wall and base units

Bedroom 1

A good sized room which provides space for a double bed and other bedroom furniture

Bathroom

The bathroom has a level access shower plus a WC and hand basin

External

To the rear of the bungalow is an enclosed open plan garden and to the front there is a small garden. Parking is on street

EPC Rating for this bungalow is C

Interested in this home?

To bid on this property, please register and apply on our partner site Durham Key Options.

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