Latest news

Password Reset Issue

Published: Thursday 4 September 2025

Following the upgrade to our Homesearch system yesterday we are aware of an issue when customers attempt to reset their password. This has been reported to the software provider who are working on a fix. 

We expect this issue to be resolved shortly. Once the issue has been resolved we will post an update on this page. 

We apologise for any inconvience. 

URGENT NOTICE - Homesearch Upgrade / System Downtime

Published: Thursday 14 August 2025

Customers will be unable to access Homesearch on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 due to a system upgrade. You will be able to access the webpage again from Thursday 4th September. Leading up to this date you will be notified of any changes in this latest news section.

Following the go live of the upgraded system on Thursday 4th September 2025 there will be a change to the way you log in to Homesearch including an additional password requirement.

Please follow this link to a user guide for further information.

Please follow this link to see a copy of the upgrade notification letter to all customers. 

Christmas and New Year bidding cycle 2025

Published: Wednesday 13 August 2025

There will be a three week bidding cycle over the Christmas and New Year period. The bidding cycle will start on Thursday 19th December 2024 and close on Tuesday 7th January 2025. 

Christmas and New Year Bidding Cycle 2023

Published: Monday 28 November 2022

There will be a two week bidding cycle over Christmas and New Year which will start on Thursday the 22nd December 2022 and will close on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023.

Choice Based Lettings System

Published: Wednesday 11 November 2020

The Nottingham Homesearch Choice Based Lettings Partnership is ending and all three partnership authorities of Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe will be using their own system from the 9th December 2020.

The Choice Based Lettings system is being upgraded and the current URL will no longer be active. The system will be down for the duration of the day on 9th December, however you will be able to access it from 10th December and will be able to bid for properties.

If you are a Broxtowe applicant, you should follow https://www.broxtowe-home-search.org.uk

If you are a Rushcliffe applicant, you should follow https://www.homesearch-rushcliffe.org.uk

If you are a Gedling applicant, you should follow https://www.home-search-gedling.org.uk

If you are a Newark and Sherwood applicant, you should follow https://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/housing

 

Your methods of logging in to the system should not change.  Some customers who are registered with multiple local authorities will be contacted separately about their application.