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Housing Benefit
weymuffred
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I am on a dial up connection so would appreciate ssome help.
It looks like we are going to have to find a new house to rent.
As there are a shortage of 4 bed houses down here the cheapest house we have seen is £1100!!!.
I have tried to put amounts into entitledto website but its taking forever.
Just trying to find out approximately how much HB we would get.
It looks like we are going to have to find a new house to rent.
As there are a shortage of 4 bed houses down here the cheapest house we have seen is £1100!!!.
I have tried to put amounts into entitledto website but its taking forever.
Just trying to find out approximately how much HB we would get.
Have you got a job yet? :think:
NO? Then :shhh:
NO? Then :shhh:
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how many adults and children in the house and what benefits do you recive?
If you work what hours do you do and what is your pay?The "Bloodlust" Clique - Morally equal to all. Member 10
grocery challenge...Budget £420
Wk 1 £27.10
Wk 2 £78.06
Wk 3 £163.06
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How many people do you live with?
edit. cross posted great minds0 -
You would need to contact your local council to get a figure.0
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Is your LA going to do the new method where you are allocated a certain amount depending on what they perceive as your needs? There will certainly be a ceiling on what will be paid via HB leaving you to make up the shortfall if there is one.
I know a 4 bed is what you want but could you consider a 3 bed with a dining room that could be used as a bedroom, this could be cheaper and easier to find. Why are you having to move? Is the property being sold?0 -
It all depends on the household income/what benefits you get.
Also HB may not pay out for a 4- bedroom house if they think you can manage with a smaller one. Getting benefit on the house you want isn't automatic. Also if you will be renting privately, not all landlords take HB.0 -
dont go by what entitledto tells you. you need to speak to your LA.
do you deffo need a 4 bed?There's someone in my head, but it's not me0 -
Judging by our council they think families of 4 (2 children under 5)are adequately housed in a 1 bed flat.
So they may expect your children to share bedrooms,bunkbeds and get a smaller house.If you find something irritating in my post or that you disagree with,then please don't jump on me ,just please ignore my post.I have come to the site for useful information and not to argue. thanks.0 -
I believe there are 6 in Fred's family. Twin daughters of ~17years, a son of 16 then a younger daughter aged 11 ish. Plus of course Fred and his wife.0
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I know someone who recently put in a claim for HB and subsequently found out the below:
In the case of earnings, Cut-off point £162 per week, If you earn up to £25 over then still claim, may or may not get it.
If income £187 or over then forget it, from our Council's website.0 -
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