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When you make an application to the UK Border Agency for entry clearance into the United Kingdom, you may be asked to get an independent assessment of the number of rooms and occupants for the proposed accommodation.
The housing team of the council can provide this documentation. However, as it is not a legal requirement for the council to carry out this function, the applicant will have to pay a fee of £97.20.
A property assessment is required to ensure the property is safe, in a good state of repair and doesn't pose a health and safety risk. It will also assess whether the property would become overcrowded if any more people were to move in. If the property meets the required standards then we will issue a confirmation letter which can be used as part of a visa application.
When completing the property inspection the following standards are required:
To apply for an inspection you should have information for:
Once the inspection has been undertaken the sponsor should include the confirmation letter as part of the visa application to the UK Border Agency.
Once we have received the application form we will contact you to arrange a date and time for the inspection.
Following payment (required prior to inspection) a confirmation letter will be sent to the sponsor which will state:
The completed application form and all information should be sent to the below address or emailed using privatesector@warrington.gov.uk address in advance of the inspection or have them ready to hand to me at the time of inspection. The inspection report can only be issued to you when payment and all relevant information has been received and cleared.
Housing Standards & Assistance
The Gateway
85 – 101 Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1SR
Natwest
Account no: 03361969
Sort Code: 01-09-17
The reference on the bank transfer needs to be 43660723250 (followed by the road of the property) eg. Snowberry Crescent.
Please advise us once payment has been made and on what date.