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Stunning new build bungalows available through Shared Ownership in Sedgefield

Multi-partnership approach to help tenants access health and wellbeing services

Newton Aycliffe benefits from Lifeline’s Pathways into Work and Wellbeing programme

We're proud to be partnering with Lifeline Community Action and Primary Care Partners to help deliver the Pathways into Work and Wellbeing programme.

Bringing energy saving support to your doorstep with Daikin's mobile van

We teamed up with Daikin to bring their mobile demonstration van right to people’s doorsteps in Towson Close, Spennymoor, and Omnibus Way, Bishop Auckland, so families settling into their new homes could get hands‑on with their heating technology.

Our people case study - Reece Marshall

Building surveyor

Over 5,000 tenants benefitting from new My Livin app

An award winning team effort keeping customers 'Better Connected'

NextGen pathway launches to inspire future careers in construction

We’re proud to launch our NextGen pathway—an exciting new programme that opens doors for young people to explore careers in construction and gain hands-on experience before they leave school.

As part of the launch, we welcomed four Year 11 students from Whitworth Park Academy—the first to join our new pathway initiative. This programme is designed to support young people who are preparing to leave school within the next 12 months, helping them take confident steps towards a successful future.

Whitworth Park students excel in NextGen work experience

Four year 11 students from Whitworth Park Academy continue to gain valuable hands-on experience through our NextGen programme.

Future coders get creative at half term code club

Children in Shildon got hands‑on with game‑making this February half‑term as Shildon Alive teamed up with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to run an exciting Code Club.

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.

How can I get involved with Livin and help to shape services?

To find out more about the different ways you can get involved, please visit our getting involved section.

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.