How do I prove I live in the borough?

richdeniro

Hi All,

I was looking at a shared ownership housing scheme where one of the requirements is that I live or work in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

During the week I stay with my friend who owns a property in Clapham as it's more convenient to travel into London from there. I basically sleep on a blow-up bed in the living room and whilst not paying rent I basically pay for the food shopping and give him some cash each month towards the bills.

At weekends I go back to my parents who live in Sussex which I consider my home address as it's where my bank account is register and is basically my billing address.

So techniquely I am living in Wandsworth but not officially. Is there anyway I would be able to apply for a shared ownership property or is it a non-starter as there is nothing really in writing to say I am living there? Do I have to be on the electoral role or something in a certain borough?

ruthber

The electoral roll is usually a good proof of where a person lives.

davidmcn

richdeniro wrote: »

Sussex which I consider my home address

is the answer to your question - I don't think staying in "digs" during the week is going to count as "living" (otherwise people may as well circumvent these sorts of rules by booking hotel rooms!).

G_M

richdeniro wrote: »

So techniquely I am living in Wandsworth

No, 'techniquely' you live in Sussex.

When considering where someone's primary residence is, authorities will look at

* electoral roll
* council tax payments
* address used for banks, HMRC, pension, DVLA, DWP, employer etc
* where most clothes/possessions are kept
* Tenancy agreement
etc

It is the sum total of all the relevant evidence that determines the outcome

thesaint

Anyone could say they lived anywhere if the rules were that lax.

maninthestreet

So do you work in Wandsworth?

[Deleted User]

If you work in Wandsworth then you should still be eligible. It usually for people who either live OR work in the area, but double check with the housing association.

AdrianC

maninthestreet wrote: »

So do you work in Wandsworth?

I think we'll take this as a no...

richdeniro wrote: »

as it's more convenient to travel into London from there.

So...
Live in the borough? No.
Work in the borough? No.
Eligible for the scheme? No.

marksoton

How do I prove I live in the borough?

Um, live in the borough?

ReadingTim

AdrianC wrote: »

I think we'll take this as a no...


So...
Live in the borough? No.
Work in the borough? No.
Eligible for the scheme? No.

Answer the OP wanted to hear? No.

richdeniro

So what do I change to move there?

Just get myself on the Electoral role?

Change my bank address? Mobile phone address? Credit card address?

What are the specifics? I would rather change as little as possible but will change what is needed.