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House Fire.

genuine_mike
genuine_mike Posts: 1 Newbie
I had a small house fire about a year ago but didn't have any building or contents insurance and been out of work due to illness and now looking for work.

My home is mortaged but cant seem to get any funding from anywhere because i've been out of work.

My mortgage company cant help but I really need to sort out my home.

Currently I have just floor boards and smoke damaged walls and ceilings and been living in this poor condition for over 12 months.

Does anyone know who I can turn too for help even if I have to pay back every penny when I start work. Living in these conditions is making me more ill and depressing - please help me !! mike

I have been quoted £11000 to clean up the damage and to get the house restored to basic living conditions and I am prepared to pay back every single penny with agreement if necesary please HELP !!

Comments

  • paulwf
    paulwf Posts: 3,269 Forumite
    Hi Mike,

    It might help getting a better answer if you can give an estimate for the cost of renovations. Are we talking about some cleaning and a lick of paint or thousands of pounds of work?
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,845 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Salvation Army might be able to help, or know who could.

    Also,

    Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this in these circumstances: Sorry, your post had to be deleted as it has been posted elsewhere and that’s one of the site’s rules (please see this rule). If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="%20abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]!!!!!![/EMAIL]

    I've deleted one of your threads, and moved the other one over here, so expect there to be just the one thread before long ...
    Signature removed for peace of mind
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