SERVICE DETAILS
All non-UK Nationals are required to provide documentation to show they have a right to live in the UK.
Asylum seekers and refugees applying for a home
Non-UK Nationals looking for permanent rehousing from Wheatley Homes East or other social landlords in Wheatley Group, apply for a home in the same way as other customers.
They will be offered Housing Options advice that looks at their needs and the needs of family members. When identified, support can be put in place to help customers keep their tenancy and become a part of our communities.
A support service provided by our sister company, Wheatley Care, provides support to homeless customers, including refugees.
We have a number of forums, including Polish and West African housing forums, which offer customers advice and support with tenancy issues affecting their ethnic group. Our migrant support advisor can help re-house new refugees.
We work with a number of different teams in Wheatley Group and are happy to work with any organisations working with or for Non-UK nationals.
Find a home...
Are you looking for help with finding a home?
We’re here to give you advice so you can make the right choices about your housing. If we don’t have the right home for you then don’t worry. We can point you in the right direction for other options.
Applications for housing are open to people aged 16 and over. Anyone over the age of 60 may also apply for retirement housing.
You don't need to have a local connection to the area in order to qualify for housing.
MyHousing...
MyHousing is Wheatley Group's new information, advice and letting service and replaces Home Finder.
Please see https://www.myhousing.org.uk.
Are you looking for a home in Edinburgh? Here's what you need to know.
To apply for a home in Edinburgh you need to register with Edindex at https://www.edindexhousing.co.uk. Once you have received your registration number you can bid for up to three properties a week.
Homes are advertised weekly though the Key to Choice website at bit.ly/3PgXFko.
If you need help bidding for a home we can support you.
