How to apply
New residents applying for housing with Magna Housing Association
We work in partnership with local authorities where we have housing stock. They are responsible for letting the properties that we own to new tenants.
If you are not an existing Magna tenant, you should contact the local authority in the area that you wish to live to see if you are eligible to join their housing register:
Bournemouth »
Devon »
North Dorset »
Poole »
Purbeck »
Somerset »
West Dorset »
Existing residents applying for housing with Magna Housing Association
If you are an existing Magna tenant download the form to apply for a transfer »
The type of property that you may be offered
We will only offer you a property that is suitable for your requirements and in an area that you have requested. You can select as many areas as you wish.
The following are the most likely types of property to be offered:
Single person: Bedsit or 1 bedroom home
Couple: 1 or 2 bedroom home
Couple or single parent and 1 child: 2 bedroom home
Couple or single parent and 2 children: 2 or 3 bedroom home
Couple or single parent and 3 or 4 children: 3 or 4 bedroom home
Couple or single parent with 5 + children: 5 or 6 bedroom home
Buying your own home with Magna
Under certain circumstances, if you are an existing tenant, you may be able to purchase your home »
You do not need to be a Magna resident to apply to buy a shared ownership home. For current properties for sale through Magna's development company Charter (SW) ltd, visit the website »
Homelessness
If you are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, you should contact the local authority as they have a duty to provide housing advice and may be able to provide you with some form of temporary accommodation. |