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19-10-2019, 01:49 PM | #1 | |||
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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?
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19-10-2019, 02:04 PM | #2 | |||
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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. |
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19-10-2019, 02:06 PM | #3 | |||
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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
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19-10-2019, 02:27 PM | #4 | |||
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My neighbours are a 5 person family in a 3 bed house and they’ve been waiting 3 years for house
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19-10-2019, 02:31 PM | #5 | |||
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But from what i saw they could just help you with rent on a private place instead of offering private
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19-10-2019, 02:42 PM | #6 | |||
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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.
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19-10-2019, 02:50 PM | #7 | |||
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Do you need assistant? Because that usually puts you near the top
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19-10-2019, 02:52 PM | #8 | |||
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I don't need 24/7 attention but I need help with certain things like cooking etc.
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19-10-2019, 03:32 PM | #9 | ||
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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) |
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19-10-2019, 03:52 PM | #10 | |||
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Can you not just rent a room or live in shared accommodation?
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19-10-2019, 04:18 PM | #11 | |||
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No I want something that's mine totally so I can have full control over how I decorate or the stuff I buy
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19-10-2019, 04:37 PM | #12 | |||
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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
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19-10-2019, 05:04 PM | #13 | |||
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19-10-2019, 05:10 PM | #14 | |||
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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?
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19-10-2019, 05:12 PM | #15 | |||
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19-10-2019, 05:23 PM | #16 | |||
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Have you looked at the website https://www.gov.uk/council-housing
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19-10-2019, 05:26 PM | #17 | |||
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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?
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19-10-2019, 05:28 PM | #18 | |||
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19-10-2019, 05:31 PM | #19 | |||
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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
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19-10-2019, 05:33 PM | #20 | |||
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Every day online looking if any new places pop up
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19-10-2019, 05:41 PM | #21 | |||
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Good luck with it all, its not easy to find good accommodation
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19-10-2019, 05:46 PM | #22 | |||
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Yes Adam , Good Luck
I hope a Flat pops up that you can afford |
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19-10-2019, 06:11 PM | #23 | |||
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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.
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19-10-2019, 07:14 PM | #25 | |||
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We have been trying to tell you that for years
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