Help!

Tracey_1971

:mad:hi, my husband spent 11years in the armed forces and we are at the moment homeless! staying all squashed up with my parents we have 3 children who are suffering and feel like we cant get any help of anyone we would love to buy are own house but cant afford the deposit is there any help at all out there for us? my husban works over 70hrs a week, we cant get a rented property as there isnt any everyone seems to be renting so pllllleeeeeaaasssse! can someone help or give advice as what to do?:(:(

heretolearn_2

Go to your local council and register as homeless. As there are children involved they have to help you (but don't expect to just walk into a nice big house).

mrsfarnie

Can you not seek advise from SAAFA?

herewegoagain2010

Hi Tracey

I think it's hard to say without knowing your full position, but did you leave forces accomodation to move into your parents and how long is it since your hubby served?

I've got a friend in a similar position, they were on their last tour and moved into emgerency housing. They've been stuck in an awful place, but after 8 weeks have finally been offered a council house. SAAFA gave them a lot ot advice, but no financial assistance.

If you can't rent or buy then I think your only option would be council housing. I'd contact your local council and register yourselves on the waiting list and in the meantime save like mad and try and get a deposit together to buy. Living at home is a great opportunity to save as your outgoings should be a lot less than living in your own home. Good luck Tracey, I hope you get sorted soon.

Julie_J

Depends on an individual's circumstances as to what help SSAFA can obtain for them. Most of the financial help that comes through SSAFA is from Service or Civilian charities who SSAFA have applied to on behalf of the clients. These benevolent funds and charities all have their own set of rules about what they will or won't help with. Your husband working might make obtaining help difficult but it's still worth contacting ssafa to see if they can get you some assistance. They might know of places to rent or organisations/housing associations and be able to put in a good word for you where necessary.

My local council refuses to offer a council house until a family physically arrives - so they end up in a hostel or B & B - until offered accommodation which can take weeks/months. I spoke to a housing officer and he told me the number of council houses in an area, how many are likely to change tenants during a year and the enormous number of people waiting for one of those few vacancies.