Housing Association Partnership to help housing applicants

Queens Cross and Maryhill housing associations have come together to give housing applicants easier access to a wider choice of homes in North-West Glasgow.   
   
People looking for a home in the Queens Cross and Maryhill areas need now complete only one online application to be registered with both associations.    
  
The Find My Home online housing service was launched successfully by Queens Cross Housing Association in 2021. Depute Director of Neighbourhoods, Elizabeth Hood (pic right), explains its progress:  
  
“The online Find My Home service is available 24/7 so this has made applying for housing so much easier and convenient for Queens Cross housing applicants.   
  
“The majority of people find the online system quick and easy but staff are still there to support all housing applicants if they need it.  Anything we can do to make the process easier and to cut down the number of forms to complete must be positive.   
  
“With almost 60 housing associations in Glasgow and an ever-increasing demand for housing, we believe this is a step towards making the whole process a bit smoother and offers more choice for everyone. 90% of applicants who responded to our recent consultation were in favour of this partnership.” 
 
Jennifer Simon, Director of Operations at Maryhill Housing Association (pic left), said: 

“We're delighted to join our neighbour, Queens Cross Housing Association, on the Find My Home system. 

“This will simplify the application process for those seeking a home with us and increase the number of properties they are able to apply for in the area. 

“With a single application, applicants will be able to find a home almost anywhere in the Maryhill area, from Maryhill Park right through to the city centre at Cowcaddens.” 
 
When Queens Cross or Maryhill Housing have an available property, they will place an advert on findmyhome.org.uk with details of the property location, type, size and features. Registered applicants can then place a bid.  
 
Staff of both associations continue to be on hand to help customers complete an application form should they need it.