This update concerns Stratford-on-Avon district in Warwickshire, England. It is a reminder of a scheduled transition announced in August, checked on 27 October 2026.
The council's transition notice gives 27 October as the final day of the re-registration period for existing Home Choice Plus applicants. Its current Home Choice page confirms that the replacement register is open and lists 27 October as the start of property advertising.
Check your application today
Existing applications do not transfer automatically. If you have already reapplied, check your submission confirmation and any requests for evidence. If you have not, use the application link on the council's current Home Choice page, or contact its Housing Advice Team for help. Keep copies of what you submit.
The council says applicants who reapply within the transition period and receive the same or a lower housing-need band will normally keep their previous band start date or application date. Reapplying does not guarantee eligibility, a particular band or a home.
Applications remain possible after 27 October, but the previous date will not normally be retained. The notice does not specify a closing hour for today's re-registration deadline; ask the Housing Advice Team if you need clarification or assistance: 01789 260861.
Plan around a confirmed offer
Check the new register's current instructions before bidding. Once you have an agreed offer and move-in date, use our rental move-in checklist and moving-budget calculator to plan the practical costs and handover.
If you read this after 27 October, contact the council about your application rather than assuming it is too late to apply.