Most people can apply for a council house but there will be a waiting list. Council houses are allocated on a points system. How long you wait to be given a house will depend on how many points you have. The council will give a higher priority to vulnerable people, people with children and people who are homeless.

If the council thinks you have made yourself intentionally homeless you may not be able to apply for a council house.

If you are not sure what type of mortgage you have you should contact your lender or check your mortgage agreement.

If you are not sure what type of tenancy agreement you have you should contact your landlord or check your tenancy agreement. All landlords have to supply a tenancy agreement to their tenants and this will say what type of tenancy you have.