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Possibility of a council house? No idea how to start.
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Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »How the OP and her family spend their money is of no concern. Should the OP and her sister choose to live independantly, the harsh realities of the real world will visit upon them soon enough.
It is relevant when the OP posts about how hard up her mother is and it turns out that this is because there are 3 adults in the household not paying their way!0 -
Prinzessilein wrote: »I live in the same area as the OP....and yes, some of the places are in rougher areas.... but equally some of them are actually really nice! ...Same as everywhere really.
Don't scare her!
Not all council places are 'rough'!
Shhhhhhh! Or they'll ALL want one!0 -
Prinzessilein wrote: »Actually, if you read the OP, she is on Incapacity and DLA. This is not 'sponging off the state'
I honestly hope you never know the misery of being disabled.
Yeah, no-one fiddles the benefits system
Not saying the OP is, but the overall picture in that household is a joke.I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair0 -
Just wondering why the OP feels she needs to move out, surely only her sister, boyfriend and the baby need to move to solve the overcrowding problem. If the OP wants to leave home to be independent then why not apply for a flat on her own rather than with her sister?0
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Just wondering why the OP feels she needs to move out, surely only her sister, boyfriend and the baby need to move to solve the overcrowding problem. If the OP wants to leave home to be independent then why not apply for a flat on her own rather than with her sister?
Isn't that a decision for her and her sister to make?0 -
iamana1ias wrote: »Yeah, no-one fiddles the benefits system
Not saying the OP is, but the overall picture in that household is a joke.
And, of course, no-one ever fiddles their tax, or expenses, or mileage, etc etc etc?0 -
lottiexcore wrote: »I have to say that my sister and I don't I guess, give my mum much money, so it is my dad and mum who shoulder most of the bills. It is more about whether my sister, boyfriend, baby could get a council place and if possible I go share with them?
Disgraceful. The money that you and your sister receive is supposed to pay for your living costs. The vast majority of it should be going to your parents - to pay for food, utilities, board etc. By your own admission, your parents are struggling financially, which makes your behaviour even more shameful.
As for sister's boyfriend, he and his girlfriend have created a child and he may need to put his college dreams on hold in the short-term while he takes responsibility for supporting the family that he has created. Or if need be, he should ask his parents for help - why should your parent's support him?
Regarding the question of housing, LA are more likely to consider an application from your sister and her boyfriend, but doesn't include you. Your sister and her boyfreind will be eligible for a two-bedroomed property (as they have a child), but with you included on the application they would then need a three-bedroomed property. Larger properties are in much shorter supply.0 -
Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »And, of course, no-one ever fiddles their tax, or expenses, or mileage, etc etc etc?
I doubt most do to the tune of £100s a week! And for the majority that wouldn't hit the taxpayer!
Honestly, I wonder why my parents bothered working full time and paying for the children they had. I should just have got knocked up at 15 and they needn't have bothered! :mad:I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair0 -
iamana1ias wrote: »I doubt most do to the tune of £100s a week! And for the majority that wouldn't hit the taxpayer!
Honestly, I wonder why my parents bothered working full time and paying for the children they had. I should just have got knocked up at 15 and they needn't have bothered! :mad:
That choice was always open to you. However, I don't think MOST benefit claimants are fiddling !100's a week out of the system. In much the same way that MOST taxpayers aren't on the fiddle.0 -
Wee_Willy_Harris wrote: »That choice was always open to you. However, I don't think MOST benefit claimants are fiddling !100's a week out of the system. In much the same way that MOST taxpayers aren't on the fiddle.
The benefits board on this site would imply otherwise!I was born too late, into a world that doesn't care
Oh I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair0
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