Perfect Fit SWLHP

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Perfect Fit SWLHP SELHP
13 November 2009
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Perfect Fit

• What is Perfect Fit ?
• It is an Under Occupation Scheme designed
  specifically for RSL tenants who wish to move to
  smaller accommodation .
• South West London sub region of Croydon,
  Kingston, Lambeth, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and
  Wandsworth.
• There are 10 RSLs that are signed up to the
  scheme and they are A2 Dominion, Hyde, LQ,
  Metropolitan, NHHT, Orbit, RHP, RUTCHT, Servite
  and Wandle.
• South East London sub region of Bexley, Bromley,
  Greenwich, Lewisham Southwark.
• There are 12 RSLs that are signed up to the
  scheme and they are Amicus Horizon, Broomleigh,
  Family Mosaic. Gallions, Hexagon, Hyde, LQ,
  Moat, Orbit, Phoenix, Presentation SIA and Wandle
  

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Perfect Fit

• Eligibility criteria of Under Occupiers joining
  the scheme
• Under Occupiers must already be living in one of
  the participating boroughs within the London sub
  region
• Under Occupiers must be relinquishing a property
  with at least three bedrooms and they must be
  giving up at least one bedroom.
• Under Occupiers must have a clear rent account or
  not exceeding agreed financial assistance to
  move.
• Under Occupiers must have a good tenancy history.

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Perfect Fit

• How does it work?
• RSLs will contribute a number of desirable
  properties into a centralised pot.
• These properties will predominantly be re-lets
  from the RSLs own quota, usually reserved for
  their own transfer lists.
• New builds can be included if they fall within
  the RSLs own quota or by agreement with the
  Local Authority if necessary.
• Under Occupiers will be matched to the properties
  from an existing database held by Perfect Fit
• We will be aiming for 30-45 moves per year.

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Perfect Fit

• How does it work? Cont...
• Priority is given for allocation based on the
  following
• The size and desirability of the property being
  released
• Whether it is a house or a flat (this will only
  be taken into consideration when there is a tie
  situation)
• Medical Social Needs
• If properties are advertised via CBL schemes then
  adverts must stipulate that preference will be
  given to under occupying tenants.
• RSLs will be notified within 48 hours whether
  the property being offered to the scheme is going
  to be accepted.

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Perfect Fit

• How does it work? Cont
• Three stage lettings plan
• The first stage is the small desirable property
  being offered to the scheme.
• The second stage (known as the first re-let) is
  the RSL under-occupier moving into a small
  property offered to the pot.
• The third stage (known as the second re-let) is
  the property released by the overcrowded
  household.

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Perfect Fit

• Role of Officer
• Registering under occupiers onto the scheme
• Home visiting all new under occupiers
• Matching them to suitable properties
• Visiting void properties
• Accompanied viewings
• Co-ordinating all aspects of the moves including
  removals and disconnections
• Maintenance of the under occupation database and
  of budgets.
• Promoting and marketing the scheme within the
  sub-regions
• Promotion of all other mobility options such as
  Seaside and Country Homes and national mutual
  exchange schemes i.e. House Exchange Home
  Swapper
• Negotiation with partners surrounding nominations
  if necessary
• Act as an advocate for clients and to encourage
  tenants participation in Choice Based Lettings
  (CBL) schemes
• Update policies and procedures as scheme evolves
• Co-ordinate and run steering groups
• Key communication point with RSLs and Boroughs

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Moves so far

• South East Perfect Fit has successfully moved 76
  clients to date 23 since April 1st 2009.
• Because of the South East success this has
  resulted in the South West Perfect Fit being
  formed and is hoping to replicate the same
  success.
• What does 76 underoccupation moves mean it means
  76 severely overcrowded families have been able
  to move and another 76 households have been taken
  off waiting list.so a Win Win Win situation.

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Perfect Fit

• Contact
• Priscilla Mazava (SWLHP) Hazel Church (SELHP)
• Scheme Manager - Perfect Fit Underoccupation
  Officer
• Wandle Housing Association Gallions Housing
  Association
• 232 Mitcham Road, SW17 2NN Harrow Manor Way, SE2
  9XH
• Email priscillam_at_wandle.com Email
  hchurch_at_gallionsha.co.uk
• Tel [phone] Tel [phone]
• Any questions?

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