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Ipa

Just been reading on this, as it is something we will have to deal with in due course. My OH went BR last Thursday, I am planing to go BR in September, as soon as I gather the fees.
The question I have is , as our house is eventually going to get reppo'd, and our council is not very hopeful of getting us a place, we will have to rent. But how can we save the required deposit and a afirst month's rent if 50 to 70% of our disposable income will go on IPA?
Will that be something that we can discuss with OR, as we still waiting for an interview with them.

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  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    When you do your SoA you still include the amount your mortgage payment is, you then put this to one side until you have enough for a deposit.

    HTH
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
  • lee316
    lee316 Posts: 134 Forumite
    Thank you Peachy,is that even though we are not actually paying the mortgage, as we are in arrears with those?
  • peachyprice
    peachyprice Posts: 22,346 Forumite
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    Yes, the money will still be going towards future living costs.

    Also if you change your mind and decide not to let the house be repo'ed you would be in a position to pay back the arrears.
    Accept your past without regret, handle your present with confidence and face your future without fear
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