Housing Inspections for UK Entry Clearance

When an application is made to the British High Commission for Entry Clearance into the United Kingdom, the High Commission may request that you:

'Obtain an independent assessment of the number of rooms and occupants of the proposed accommodation.  A report from a suitably qualified body certifying that a personal inspection has been carried out and giving details of accommodation inspected is usually acceptable for this purpose. Above all, the Entry Clearance officer must be satisfied that the accommodation will not become overcrowded within the definition of the Housing Act 1985 or that it will not contravene public health regulations'.

The Housing Standards Team undertake property inspections for UK Entry Clearance and, if the property is satisfactory, provide documentation that meets the above requirements. There is a charge of £65.00 per inspection for this service.  Please note that Tameside Housing Standards can only provide this service for properties in Tameside.  Please also note that the fee must be paid before the inspection can take place and is not refundable if the property is not satisfactory.

Before an inspection of the property is arranged we would require the following information:

• A completed Proof of Title 37.77 KB This is normally completed by your Building Society or Solicitor where your deeds to the house are filed.
  
  or
  
  If you own the house, you can bring an annual mortgage statement, replacing the Proof of Title, which includes the address of the property and the name of the person who owns the house.
  
  If you rent the house a copy of your Tenancy Agreement is required. If you have a tenancy agreement, please provide us with a copy of your current gas safety certificate.

• A completed Application for an Accommodation Certificate 63.49 KB confirming who lives in your property at the moment.
  
  
• The name of the applicant.

Could you please note that the property you intend to live in must be owned or occupied exclusively by you and your family.  Rented accommodation which is shared with members of another family is not acceptable.

If you are returning the forms by post payment will be acceptable by cheque.  Alternatively you can pay by cash or debit card at Tameside Council Offices, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. 

When you have completed the forms, please return them to the address stated.   A survey of the house can then be arranged.  If you wish to keep a copy of your application, please do so before submitting them to the Housing Strategy section.

If you need a legal representative to assist you with your immigration application, you can either:-

1. Call into the advice surgeries which are held at the Tameside Council Offices Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne. Telephone 0161 342 8355
   

2. Contact the Immigration Aid Unit at 400 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 9L3. Telephone 0161 740 7722 or visit http://www.ein.org.uk/about_us/index.shtml

If you would like any more information about this service, please contact us.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Housing Services Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 2558/2387
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