Follow the links below for information about using the Harlow Homefinder scheme.
For more information regarding priority bands and how the scheme works please download a copy of the user guide. (Link located at the bottom of this page)Bid deadline
All bids for properties must reach the Harlow Homefinder office by 2pm on the closing date shown on the home page. Bids received after this date will not be considered eligible.
Need help bidding?
Contact the Housing Needs Team on 01279 446 644, or contact your landlord who will be able to help and advise you on how to make your bids.
Bidding telephone number
0845 200 2717
To make your bids by telephone use the above number and follow the instructions given over the line and on our How to bid page. Please note, this is a Lo-call number and you will be charged at a local call rate.
Bidding by text message
07781 472726
To make your bids by text (SMS), follow the instructions shown in the Scheme User Guide. The bidding deadline will always be 2pm on a Wednesday.
Subscriptions
For a small subscription fee of £8.70, Harlow Homefinder magazine can be posted directly to you for six months. Please make your cheques/postal orders payable to ‘Locata (Housing Services) Ltd’ and send, together with your identification number and mailing address to:
Harlow Homefinder
PO Box 352
Ruislip
HA4 4BD
Please notify Harlow Homefinder of any change to your mailing address.
Ordering more coupons
If you are running low on coupons, there are four ways for you to order more:
- Tick the box on the back of the bidding coupon when you next bid
- Call the Coupon Ordering Line and follow the instructions. Details can be found in the Scheme User Guide (this is a premium rate number charged at 25p per call minute).
- Send a text (SMS) with your registration number, the hash symbol (#) and the word 'coupon' eg: HDC1234#coupon to 07781 472 726
For a complete copy of the Harlow Homefinder User Guide please click here