Britain's Hidden Housing Crisis

dizzy_lizzie

gingin wrote: »

I felt for her, I really hope her family were paying her good rates for the childcare she provided, otherwise shame on them. I can't imagine going through what she has and being as chipper as she seemed.

It did seem very unfair on her considering her illness. If I was a multi millionaire I'd have sent her the £9000 she needed to keep the house!!! Then at the end of the programme she went back and it was empty. Seemed a shame that the bank couldn't hold off evicting her till she was healthy again but I guess that's not how they make their money and then where would they draw the line.
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I do agree with you lessonlearned but I just don't trust the banks myself as all I feel coming from them is greed , even if she was dying they would throw her out on her ear & they refused her repayment proposal , how can she work if she is going through cancer treatment etc?

( I agree totally that paying for the roof over your head has to be your number ONE priority and a program like this reminds me of that BIG TIME )

I think charities are the way forward & that guy from Shelter was lovely & I agree with you michelle2008 I wanted to give to a homeless charity after that or set up some WELL RUN hostels run with compassion , not greed!!!!

I agree , they were SO chirpy considering their circumstances & I don't understand HOW as I would be wanting to throw myself from a bridge for sure , but they were really resilliant & it is good they kept their spirits high somehow under the circumstances xx

gingin_2

dizzy_lizzie wrote: »

It did seem very unfair on her considering her illness. If I was a multi millionaire I'd have sent her the £9000 she needed to keep the house!!! Then at the end of the programme she went back and it was empty. Seemed a shame that the bank couldn't hold off evicting her till she was healthy again but I guess that's not how they make their money and then where would they draw the line.
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I thought that too. I didn't realise that we would see it get reposessed and thought she'd be alright and that someone watching would donate the money.

ElkyElky

I really felt for Kevin. If he lived anywhere near me, I'd have gladly given him my spare bedroom for no cost. It's people like him that I'd want to help, rather than the drug or alcohol abusers or those who make themselves homeless for whatever reason.

His situation has made me feel extremely grateful for what I've got.

dizzy_lizzie

gingin wrote: »

I thought that too. I didn't realise that we would see it get reposessed and thought she'd be alright and that someone watching would donate the money.

Must be upsetting for the camera crew too.
Some people seem to have some very hard knocks in life.
Makes me appreciate the things I have a heck of a lot more.
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Errata

I think the lesson to be learned from the program is don't judge books by their covers.

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gingin wrote: »

I thought that too. I didn't realise that we would see it get reposessed and thought she'd be alright and that someone watching would donate the money.

My daughter lives in Croydon , if Kevin was still there I was planning on going off to find him in the park! ... It is quite close to where my daughter lives & just around the corner from Tiger Tiger where you have the Friday night after work party animals having a drink & a knees up you have people who haven't eaten all day & are so happy to get a sandwich & some hot soup down 'em x

It is a cruel world sometimes & when you are living it up you have NO IDEA sometimes that just around the corner from you eg popping your bubbly & celebrating your Birthday after a restaurant curry there are homeless people who are cold & hungry queuing up for a sandwich!

The program was heart wrenching ( and a bit scary to be honest!! )

lessonlearned

cazzap06 wrote: »

I do agree with you lessonlearned but I just don't trust the banks myself as all I feel coming from them is greed , even if she was dying they would throw her out on her ear & they refused her repayment proposal , how can she work if she is going through cancer treatment etc?

( I agree totally that paying for the roof over your head has to be your number ONE priority and a program like this reminds me of that BIG TIME )

I was a bit perplexed about this particular case. I wondered which bank it was - I do know that some banks are more aggressive at recouping their losses, but not all are so ruthless. A good argument for bringing back "traditional" building societies.

I have to admit that I was bit disappointed that her family weren't more hands on, after all she was providing care for her grandchildren.....

I also thought that cancer patients had access to Macmillan Nurses who also had a dept which helped give financial help and guidance, pointing people in the right direction for benefits etc. Surely she would have been eligible for housing benefit - even if it was just for the interest on the mortgage.

I agree much more could have been done to help her,the bank could have switched the mortgage to interest only and HB could have covered this. Dealing with cancer is bad enough but losing your home into the bargain is beyond the pale. She should not have been left to deal with this alone - she needed help and guidance.

dizzy_lizzie

cazzap06 wrote: »

My daughter lives in Croydon , if Kevin was still there I was planning on going off to find him in the park! ...!

:A I bet Kevin would be chuffed to bits if he could see this thread
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Own_My_Own

lessonlearned wrote: »

I was a bit perplexed about this particular case. I wondered which bank it was - I do know that some banks are more aggressive at recouping their losses, but not all are so ruthless. A good argument for bringing back "traditional" building societies.

I have to admit that I was bit disappointed that her family weren't more hands on, after all she was providing care for her grandchildren.....

I also thought that cancer patients had access to Macmillan Nurses who also had a dept which helped give financial help and guidance, pointing people in the right direction for benefits etc. Surely she would have been eligible for housing benefit - even if it was just for the interest on the mortgage.

I agree much more could have been done to help her,the bank could have switched the mortgage to interest only and HB could have covered this. Dealing with cancer is bad enough but losing your home into the bargain is beyond the pale. She should not have been left to deal with this alone - she needed help and guidance.

She said at the end that 'Barclays' have they house back.