Council housing?

[Denver]

Does anybody use council housing ?

Basically i just applied for it has my relationship with my dad is dead tbh and i need to move out.

Im aware that ill be waiting a long while because im a single man and that means your worthless but i jut cant afford the private renting prices in my area, most flats are 450p/m which is a lot for 1 bedroom.

What is peoples experience dealing with council housing?

[Firewire]

I used to work for council housing.

You're not worthless because you're a single man, you're just not a priority because you do have a roof over your head. Many people don't.

[Denver]

I used to work for council housing.

You're not worthless because you're a single man, you're just not a priority because you do have a roof over your head. Many people don't.

Yea obviously i expect people to be ahead of me and im aware it is not gonna be a case of applying now getting a lace later, but i prepared to it it out as its more affordable on the wage i get

[Morgan.]

My neighbours are a 5 person family in a 3 bed house and they’ve been waiting 3 years for house :skull:

[Denver]

My neighbours are a 5 person family in a 3 bed house and they’ve been waiting 3 years for house :skull:

I'm technically homeless so hope they can help but the waiting times will probaly take for ages, I only want a one bedroom flat but not shared accommodation so hopefully they have a lot available,

But from what i saw they could just help you with rent on a private place instead of offering private

[Barry.]

I too am down for council housing but I am meant to get help with my disabilities so I don't know if I'm on the top of the list too.

[Denver]

I too am down for council housing but I am meant to get help with my disabilities so I don't know if I'm on the top of the list too.

Do you need assistant? Because that usually puts you near the top

[Barry.]

Do you need assistant? Because that usually puts you near the top

I don't need 24/7 attention but I need help with certain things like cooking etc.

[Toy Soldier]

The council housing situation as it stands means that as a single adult, you are unlikely to EVER get council accommodation unless you're currently homeless.

Honestly your best bet would be to look for a flat/house share and claim housing allowance. I assume you know that council accommodation isn't free? You still pay rent, it's just usually much lower than private rent (and is covered by housing allowance if you qualify, but the same goes for private rental). However a full one bed council flat isn't goi g to have lower rent than a room in a house share (usually about £250-300/month, unless you live in a big city)

[Wizard.]

Can you not just rent a room or live in shared accommodation?

[Denver]

Can you not just rent a room or live in shared accommodation?

No I want something that's mine totally so I can have full control over how I decorate or the stuff I buy

[Cherie]

Most people would start off with a house share Adam, it’s pretty ambitious to move out into your own place unless you can afford the rent of a one bed, so maybe look at sharing a two bed flat...you will need a deposit and a months rent up front wherever you go, you will be on the council list for years as you technically made yourself homeless

[Denver]

Most people would start off with a house share Adam, it’s pretty ambitious to move out into your own place unless you can afford the rent of a one bed, so maybe look at sharing a two bed flat...you will need a deposit and a months rent up front wherever you go, you will be on the council list for years as you technically made yourself homeless

Actually I didnt make myself homeless, I could only house share with someone I knew and trusted and all my friends are not looking to move

[AnnieK]

Are you still living with your dad Adam. It's frustrating but unless there are an abundance of housing available in your area, you will be on the list for a long time if you have a place to live. If you are on a low wage, can you not apply for any benefits to help with your rent?

[Denver]

Are you still living with your dad Adam. It's frustrating but unless there are an abundance of housing available in your area, you will be on the list for a long time if you have a place to live. If you are on a low wage, can you not apply for any benefits to help with your rent?

I am but he said he wants me to move out so I'm like ok then, I asked months back and I was told I wasnt intitles to help

[Cherie]

I am but he said he wants me to move out so I'm like ok then, I asked months back and I was told I wasnt intitles to help

That's so sad for you Adam, I have literally no experience of council housing other than that a work colleague moved out because her husband was being verbally abusive and she was told she had technically made herself homeless so was not entitled to help :skull: luckily she was able to move back in with her Mum until she got herself sorted

Have you looked at the website

https://www.gov.uk/council-housing

[Cherie]

Actually I didnt make myself homeless, I could only house share with someone I knew and trusted and all my friends are not looking to move

why is this though? if you moved to uni halls you would be thrown in with 7 or 8 others sharing a kitchen

my son has just rented out a room in his flat to someone he doesn't know, obviously he took up references and stuff, sometimes its better to share with people you don't know as you can be as social or unsocial as you like and you might make new friends?

[Denver]

why is this though? if you moved to uni halls you would be thrown in with 7 or 8 others sharing a kitchen

my son has just rented out a room in his flat to someone he doesn't know, obviously he took up references and stuff, sometimes its better to share with people you don't know as you can be as social or unsocial as you like and you might make new friends?
I'm just not good with new people in personal spaces

[Cherie]

I'm just not good with new people in personal spaces

Yeah I get you, my sons like that as well, he was truly picky about who he rented the room to, and on the flip side you can also be truly picky about who you rent from, I just think you are setting yourself up for a fall if you think you are going to get a 1 bed council flat any time soon. Maybe look at privately renting a flat and see how much help you would get to see if its affordable

[Denver]

Yeah I get you, my sons like that as well, he was truly picky about who he rented the room to, and on the flip side you can also be truly picky about who you rent from, I just think you are setting yourself up for a fall if you think you are going to get a 1 bed council flat any time soon. Maybe look at privately renting a flat and see how much help you would get to see if its affordable

I'm looking at private renting but the only affordable once are in the dangerous places where nobody wants to go

Every day online looking if any new places pop up

[Cherie]

I'm looking at private renting but the only affordable once are in the dangerous places where nobody wants to go

Every day online looking if any new places pop up

Good luck with it all, its not easy to find good accommodation

[arista]

Yes Adam , Good Luck
I hope a Flat pops up that you can afford

[GiRTh]

Are there no relatives you can stay with while you look? I ask because moving into and maintaining living accommodation is not something that is to be taken lightly. The initial cost is high and if you dont own things like a washing machine then all household appliances will burn a huge hole into any money you're earning. Best option for you is to move in with a relative. Going it alone is a nice idea but a lot harder if you dont own basic household appliances.

[UserSince2005]

lol the topics on this forum. dont think this forum is the place for me

[Denver]

lol the topics on this forum. dont think this forum is the place for me

We have been trying to tell you that for years

[UserSince2005]

i rent the 2nd bedroom of my flat out for £900 a month lol

[Barry.]

lol the topics on this forum. dont think this forum is the place for me

Sorry Michael, I mean user.

[Toy Soldier]

I'm just not good with new people in personal spaces

If you look around enough, it's generally possible to find somewhere with an en-suite and locking bedroom doors. In fact, in Scotland it's actually a legal requirement for "Multiple Occupation" houses to have key-locking bedrooms, all of my Uni houses did. In that case you're essentially ONLY sharing a kitchen. And if you don't really cook properly you could just get a kettle and microwave and cook in your room :joker:.

To be fair though, I do get where you're coming from, I wouldn't want to house share with strangers. Uni Halls is a bit different because it's all new and everyone's in the same boat, so to speak, and both of the other shared houses I lived in when I was younger were with friends I made in that first year. Shared houses with friends are a lot of fun. With strangers I imagine it's a bit weird.

[Cherie]

If you look around enough, it's generally possible to find somewhere with an en-suite and locking bedroom doors. In fact, in Scotland it's actually a legal requirement for "Multiple Occupation" houses to have key-locking bedrooms, all of my Uni houses did. In that case you're essentially ONLY sharing a kitchen. And if you don't really cook properly you could just get a kettle and microwave and cook in your room :joker:.

To be fair though, I do get where you're coming from, I wouldn't want to house share with strangers. Uni Halls is a bit different because it's all new and everyone's in the same boat, so to speak, and both of the other shared houses I lived in when I was younger were with friends I made in that first year. Shared houses with friends are a lot of fun. With strangers I imagine it's a bit weird.

not sure I agree with that, if two people are renting a room each in a flat share they are in the same boat as well, the only difference is if one owns the flat and the other is a lodger and even then if they are respectful of each others spaces and are on the same page with regard to cleaning etc then how can it be an issue, people house share all the time with people they don't know :laugh:

[Kizzy]

If I were you I would get a LISA ( go on the money saving expert website) it would prob take you less time to save for a deposit unless you're in London than it would to be ofeed a council place. In Leeds the average wait for someone with no priority is 9yrs.
I have lived in my council house for 20+ yrs and recently bought it.

[Cherie]

If I were you I would get a LISA ( go on the money saving expert website) it would prob take you less time to save for a deposit unless you're in London than it would to be ofeed a council place. In Leeds the average wait for someone with no priority is 9yrs.
I have lived in my council house for 20+ yrs and recently bought it.

that would be the best thing to do if Adam could stay living with his Dad, but that seems not to be the case sadly

congrats on buying your house :D:

[Kizzy]

Are you working? If you are I would try my best to reconcile with your dad, I know it's hard. I live with my son and getting used to a different dynamic as 2 working adults sharing a space other than in your case father and son is hard.

However even if it is your home it is still your dad's house and you have to appreciate that, you mentioned decorating if you had a private rental you would not be allowed to redecorate.. even putting pictures up have to be done so there is no damage at all to the paintwork on the wall.

In your dad's house you could ask to make changes to your room but offer to put it back to your dad's liking when you eventually do move away. Even though it doesn't seem like it this is the best option staying at home, but you have to make compromises and be mutually respectful, just as you would if you had any housemate.

Make some rules and stick to them, things like housework, washing, loud music, contributing to food and bills.
Ask your dad to reconsider if you are willing to make some changes.

[Amy Jade]

Can you not spend some time at a friends for a little while to get some space from your Dad?

If I argue with my mum I go to Tyler's and used to go to my friends house for a weekend.

[Denver]

Are you working? If you are I would try my best to reconcile with your dad, I know it's hard. I live with my son and getting used to a different dynamic as 2 working adults sharing a space other than in your case father and son is hard.

However even if it is your home it is still your dad's house and you have to appreciate that, you mentioned decorating if you had a private rental you would not be allowed to redecorate.. even putting pictures up have to be done so there is no damage at all to the paintwork on the wall.

In your dad's house you could ask to make changes to your room but offer to put it back to your dad's liking when you eventually do move away. Even though it doesn't seem like it this is the best option staying at home, but you have to make compromises and be mutually respectful, just as you would if you had any housemate.

Make some rules and stick to them, things like housework, washing, loud music, contributing to food and bills.
Ask your dad to reconsider if you are willing to make some changes.


I do work, but my dad is a nasty piece of work and thinks because he gave me somewhere to live when I was 22 it makes him a great dad despite being non existent I n the previous years, I dont like the way he talks dont to people and I dont like his racist or homophobic remarks so I dont wish to reconcile but I'll bide my time and once I'm gone I'm gone for good as I dont want someone like that in my life

[Denver]

Can you not spend some time at a friends for a little while to get some space from your Dad?

If I argue with my mum I go to Tyler's and used to go to my friends house for a weekend.

I said elsewhere on Friday after the argument but it just restarted when I went home yesterday,

I could spend the night with friends or even family but it would be a one night thing and not something I can permanently do and I dont want to be a sofa surfer anyway although I'm grateful some people have my back when I need it

[Kizzy]

I do work, but my dad is a nasty piece of work and thinks because he gave me somewhere to live when I was 22 it makes him a great dad despite being non existent I n the previous years, I dont like the way he talks dont to people and I dont like his racist or homophobic remarks so I dont wish to reconcile but I'll bide my time and once I'm gone I'm gone for good as I dont want someone like that in my life

It's sad your dad wasn't there for you untill recently, some parents just aren't the people we want or need them to be.

Like you say bide your time, you don't have to spend time with him to hear his views if you don't want, if he can't be civil walk away to your room and don't engage. You can't change him but you don't have to make yourself miserable listening to him either.