LONGLIFE HOUSING

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Longlife Housing Co-operatives Background

Longlife Housing Co-operative is a fully mutual housing co-operative set up in 1981. It has Registration under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Registration No 23463R and under the Regulator of Social Housing Registration No C3272

The Co-operative is managed and controlled by its membership, for its members.

Our properties are all within the London Borough of Newham. 38 properties, breaking down into 64 units of accommodation. These comprise of 15 new builds and 23 are rehab Victorian properties.

These properties range from small bedsits to large family properties. The majority of our unit are within the Forest Gate area, with a few in East Ham and Stratford.

Currently, it has engaged two managing agents to carry out its day to day functions. Home From Home who run its response maintenance service and Co-op Homes (South) to run its housing administration service.

Membership:
Longlife Housing Co-operative operates a waiting list system. We are currently working on updating our allocations policy, as such, in some instances we may operate allocations through the policy and on an element of discretion on a case by case basis.

If you are facing homelessness, you have the option of contacting your local council. Below are some numbers that might also be useful.

 Shelter Adviceline - 0808 800 4444 www.shelter.org.uk

 Citizens Advice www.citizensadvice.org.uk

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