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hi im new and totally rubbish on computer. i lost my mum last year and had to sell our home to pay nursing fees and pay of huge loan secured on it for her so called friend. i made nothing from sale. i now rent back from buyer, but it took ages to sell and i have been ill with cancer forover 5 years but due to care of mum neglected me and im now very ill. i have huge rent arrears 1000 and a friend came to care for me now council want all my housing benefit back too. dont give up. i need to find help to sort this , if i get thrown out i cany buy it back and im due an illness payout i was a nurse and want to buy back the house i was born in. i have two dogs but no family left they are my world. if you can stick at it we can get thru this , im sure. i cant get loans, or any help . i dont even know how to post a question on here, that would be astart chin up , godbless

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  • fermi
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    What are the reasons for them wanting the housing benefit back? How much?

    How much (ish) is the payout?

    Are there other debts?

    This may be better off on a different board, but I'll leave it here until we know more.
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