Welcome to Homesearch. We make it easy for you to apply for a home with us. This guide will help you through the process of applying, registering, and logging in to your Homesearch account.
1) Complete your application form
The first step is to complete an online application form. Please ensure you complete all sections of the form fully and accurately to avoid delays with your registration.
Click on the Application Form banner as shown below.
You can apply as a single or joint applicant. If yours is a joint application, please have details for both applicants ready for when you complete the form.
Sections marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and are required before you will be able to submit the application form.
Complete all sections of the form and select the ‘Next’ banner at the bottom of each page as shown below
As you complete each page, you will be able to navigate backwards and forwards through the pages using the ‘Previous’ and ‘Next’ banners as shown below. (Please do not use your browser back or forward buttons).
On the last page of the application, read the declaration carefully and if you agree, tick the check box at the bottom and then select the Submit banner. It is important to click 'Submit' only once and wait for the response.
You will now be presented with a screen quoting your application reference number. Please make a note of the IRN reference number you are quoted. This is confirmation that we have received you application and we will write to you once it has been registered. You do not need to contact us about the status of your application if you have received the IRN reference number. If no IRN reference was provided when you submitted the application, you will need to complete the application form again in full.
2) Register for an account
Once you have received your membership letter containing your unique Homesearch membership number, you may register on the Homesearch website.
Enter your membership number, surname and date of birth as shown below. Then click on 'Next'
You must now choose a username and password then click 'Register'. Please remember these details as you will need them to log in to your Homesearch account in future.
You will now be presented with a screen confirming your registration.
You are now registered on Homesearch and may now log into your account.
3) Log in to Homesearch
Once you have set your login details, you may log into your Homesearch account.
Enter your User ID and password then click 'Login' as shown below.
You will now be logged into your Homesearch account as shown below.
4) Bid for homes
Once you have logged into your account, you may bid for homes (express an interest)
Click on the 'Express Interest' banner as shown below.
You will now be presented with a list of homes available to you for bidding (you may need to scroll down the page).
Each property will have an image and summary details. You may click on the 'Advert Reference' link to be taken to a page showing the original advertisement.
You may express an interest in up to three properties per week. New properties will be listed each Wednesday.
To register your interest in a property, tick the box beneath it and select an order of preference from one to three (One being your most preferred) as shown below.
Once you have selected up to three properties, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select 'Express Interest' as shown below.
You will now be presented with a confirmation page showing the properties you have expressed an interest in.
You may now log out of your Homesearch account or make amendments to your choices by clicking the 'return to your choices' link.
The bidding process is now complete and we will contact you if you are successful in applying for a home.
