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How do use Interactive TV (Digi-TV)?

Access DigiTV

You can only bid for properties where you match what the advert asks for:

Dont be afraid of the word 'bid', you won't be parting with any money.  All this means is that you are actively interested and wish to be considered for the property or properties you are applying for.

For example:
If the property advert states ‘for a couple and 2 children only' – regardless of your banding, only couples with 2 children can bid for that property.

Every Tuesday morning we publicise the list of available properties.  You have until 12 o'clock midnight on the following Monday to place a bid.

You have a maximum of 3 bids each week. 

Bids must be on seperate properties, that you are eligible for.  If you change your mind, then you can withdraw and replace your bid on a different property.


Bidding Using Your Television

To bid using your television you must be a subscriber to SKY, Virgin Media (previously Telewest/NTL) and your phone line must be connected to your Digi-Box.

Using SKY
  • Turn your TV to SKY channel. i.e. Sky One
  • Press SKY active on your remote
  • Scroll across to 'Interactive Services'
  • Choose Looking Local

Once you are in Looking Local – find your area by selecting the region of the country that you live in, or search by post code.

You will need to have the following ready:

  • Your unique registration number (allocated when you have registered)
  • Your date of birth
  • Your property reference number(s) (on the property advert)

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Virgin Media(previously TeleWest/NTL)
  • Switch on your TV
  • Press interactive on your remote
  • Choose 'News & Info'
  • Select 'Community'
  • Choose 'Looking Local'
  • Once you are in Looking Local – find your area by selecting the region of the country that you live in, or search by post code.
      

You will need to have the following ready:

  • Your unique registration number
  • Your date of birth
  • Your property reference number(s)

Follow the on-screen Instructions.

Finding the Service on a 3 Mobile Phone
  • Switch on your phone
  • Choose 'Services' from the main menu
  • Select 'Website'
  • Select 'Look Up Stuff'
  • Choose 'Looking Local'

Once you are in Looking Local – find your area by selecting the region of the country that you live in, or search by post code.

You will need to have the following ready:

  • Your unique reference number (allocated when you have registered)
  • Your date of birth
  • Your property reference number(s) (on the property advert)

Follow the on-screen instructions.

You will also be able to access Interactive TV (DigiTV)  using WAP enabled phones.

Charges for WAP are set by your service provider.

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I am a Housing Association Tenant, can I still Bid for Properties?

If you are an existing Housing Association tenant within the Home Choice Plus partnership and are seeking a move, you will need to register with Home Choice Plus.  You will need to have a genuine need for moving, this maybe that your family size has changed or you have a medical reason for wanting to move.

You will need to have a clear rent account and your home must be in good order.  Your Landlord must also agree to the move.

Are there any reasons that I may not be allowed to bid?

• If you have a history of anti-social behaviour within the last 2 years you may not be considered through Home Choice Plus.
• If you have rent arrears to a former landlord, you will be allowed to register, but may not be eligible to bid for any properties, until you have cleared these arrears.
#8226; Some people from overseas, where their immigration status has not been determined, will not be registered until their application has been investigated.


Anyone making a false application may be liable to prosecution.

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Withdrawing Your Bid

You can withdraw your bid at any time by:

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