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Hi, please can someone give me some advice.

PinkTwirl
PinkTwirl Posts: 589 Forumite
in Debt-free wannabe
Hi all, :o

I am due to finish a fixed term contract in 3 weeks time, I'm worried that when I go for JSA they will take my rental income (£390) into account and not give me a penny. I am currently renting my flat to my tenant and staying as a guest with relatives.

My mortgage is £650 a month and about £580 of that is interest. I have been in continuous employment for the past 9 years.

I'm a bit worried so if anyone could advise as to whether I will be penniless and not be able to pay my mortgage or be able to just scrape through (god knows how).

Many thanks for your replies in advance,
Pinky

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  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,206 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Hi

    There are two types of JSA- contribution based and income dependant. if you contributed for the relevent year, you get the former irrespective of your income.

    What I Do not understand is what this rental income is?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
  • PinkTwirl
    PinkTwirl Posts: 589 Forumite
    RAS wrote: »
    Hi

    There are two types of JSA- contribution based and income dependant. if you contributed for the relevent year, you get the former irrespective of your income.

    What I Do not understand is what this rental income is?

    The rental income is from the rental of my flat to my tenant.
  • RAS
    RAS Posts: 36,206 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    where do you live?
    If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing
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