Worse off living with partner?

Kasha2000UK

I am currently claiming Job Seekers Allowance and Housing/Tax benefits.

My partner and I are really desperate to move in together, we can't really get a place elsewhere (can't afford to rent, and not in dire enough need to get a place via council) so looks like he may have to move into my council flat with me short-term. But not sure if that's even possible financially speaking while I don't work.

He works full-time earning about £16k, I think. Right now as I'm living off £42 p/w and he's practically here all the time anyway he helps me out, but he also has debts to pay and pays rent/bills to his parents too. It would be better for us if we lived together, but I heard I'd get no benefits in that situation...so it'd be a case of 6 and two 3's.

Don't much fancy trying to ask the job centre about this because...well...their useless, and currently giving me a hard time for being disabled so I don't much want to have to talk to them about anything, let alone ask for advice/help.

Anyway, can anyone shed some light on this for me?

What benefits would I loose if living with a partner?

Oldernotwiser

Kasha2000UK wrote: »

He works full-time earning about £16k, I think. Right now as I'm living off £42 p/w and he's practically here all the time anyway he helps me out, but he also has debts to pay and pays rent/bills to his parents too. It would be better for us if we lived together, but I heard I'd get no benefits in that situation...so it'd be a case of 6 and two 3's.

I'd hurry up and let the JCP know about the situation before you're prosecuted for benefit fraud; you're obviously living as a couple already.

welshmoneylover

Kasha2000UK wrote: »

I am currently claiming Job Seekers Allowance and Housing/Tax benefits.

My partner and I are really desperate to move in together, we can't really get a place elsewhere (can't afford to rent, and not in dire enough need to get a place via council) so looks like he may have to move into my council flat with me short-term. But not sure if that's even possible financially speaking while I don't work.

He works full-time earning about £16k, I think. Right now as I'm living off £42 p/w and he's practically here all the time anyway he helps me out, but he also has debts to pay and pays rent/bills to his parents too. It would be better for us if we lived together, but I heard I'd get no benefits in that situation...so it'd be a case of 6 and two 3's.

Don't much fancy trying to ask the job centre about this because...well...their useless, and currently giving me a hard time for being disabled so I don't much want to have to talk to them about anything, let alone ask for advice/help.

Anyway, can anyone shed some light on this for me?

What benefits would I loose if living with a partner?

Many people live together and chose that option over benefits.
Having one lot of bills are a lot cheaper than paying for two lots of bills.

Are you not able to work to improve your financial situation?

Blackpool_Saver

Kasha2000UK wrote: »

he's practically here all the time anyway he helps me out,

You need to cut this right down, you are going to get in trouble, :eek:

Caz3121

what disibility benefits do you receive as these may be unaffected, Housing/Council Tax Benefits will be based on your total household income. Might be also looking at working tax credits

Oldernotwiser

Caz3121 wrote: »

what disibility benefits do you receive as these may be unaffected, Housing/Council Tax Benefits will be based on your total household income. Might be also looking at working tax credits

The OP receives JSA,

viktory

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

The OP receives JSA,

Which begs the question, in which way is she disabled and why is she not in receipt of the relevant benefits?

krisskross

Kasha2000UK wrote: »

My partner and I are really desperate to move in together, we can't really get a place elsewhere (can't afford to rent, and not in dire enough need to get a place via council) so looks like he may have to move into my council flat with me short-term. But not sure if that's even possible financially speaking while I don't work.

This makes no sense at all as you already live in a property from the council.

welshmoneylover

Aint Andy posting again is it?

Oldernotwiser

welshmoneylover wrote: »

Aint Andy posting again is it?

They seek him here, they seek him there
Those members seek him everywhere
Is he up or down below
That demned elusive andyandflo!

Kasha2000UK

viktory wrote: »

Which begs the question, in which way is she disabled and why is she not in receipt of the relevant benefits?

I have Asperger's - there's no benefits for that, I am capable of working so cannot get ESA, but my disability limits what work I can do and most employers simply won't employ someone who is disabled.