Property Overview
In Public House, a Property represents a specific housing opportunity that households can be matched to through a campaign.
A property defines what is being offered, who is eligible, and how selection is managed—acting as the central link between campaigns, screening, and allocation.
Purpose of a Property
- Define the housing opportunity: Includes details such as unit type, location, pricing, and availability.
- Set eligibility criteria: Determines which households can be considered based on programme rules and property-specific requirements.
- Enable structured selection: Works with lotteries or waitlists to rank and progress households through the allocation process.
- Support efficient review: Ensures staff only assess households who meet both programme and property-level criteria.
How Properties Fit in the System
A property sits within a broader workflow:
- Campaign → Property → Household Application
- Campaigns define programme-level rules (e.g. AMI limits, general eligibility)
- Properties define unit-specific requirements (e.g. bedroom size, preferences)
- Households are evaluated against both before progressing
Properties are typically linked to:
- A Screening Form (to collect relevant applicant data)
- A Lottery or Waitlist (to manage ranking and selection)
- A Candidate Pool (where eligible households are reviewed)
Key Components
- Property Details: Basic information about the unit (type, size, pricing, availability)
- Property Criteria: Rules specific to the unit (e.g. household size, preferences, restrictions)
- Linked Screening Form: Ensures the right data is collected to assess eligibility
- Selection Method: Lottery or waitlist used to rank households
- Candidate Pool: A structured list of households progressing through review and offer stages
Key Concept
A property is not just a listing, it is a decision layer.
Households must:
- Meet campaign (programme) criteria
- Meet property-specific criteria
- Be ranked through a lottery or waitlist
Only then do they move forward for review and potential offer.