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Denver · 19-10-2019, 01:49 PM

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 · 19-10-2019, 02:04 PM

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 · 19-10-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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. · 19-10-2019, 02:27 PM

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

Denver · 19-10-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Morgan.

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

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. · 19-10-2019, 02:42 PM

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 · 19-10-2019, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

Barry. · 19-10-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

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.

user104658 · 19-10-2019, 03:32 PM

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. · 19-10-2019, 03:52 PM

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

Denver · 19-10-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wizard.

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 · 19-10-2019, 04:37 PM

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:10 PM

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

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

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WickedSkengMan

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 · 19-10-2019, 05:46 PM

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

GiRTh · 19-10-2019, 06:11 PM

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.