Council Mutual Exchange , Bedroom Tax & what is allowed??

nannytone_2

the flat above mine has a staircase. how else would they manage to get into it?

lighting_up_the_chalice

nannytone wrote: »

it would depend on the individual councils policy.

but to be honest ... if someone loses benefit because they have no option than to under occupy ... it shouldnt be allowed for someone to CHOSE to under occupy just because they can afford to pay their rent

That seems to have been addressed by the higher rents charged on larger properties. Those who pay their own rent will have had an additional charge for under-occupancy for decades. I don't remember anyone protesting that.

nannytone_2

and that would be fine if people like you didnt use the excuse that properties need to be freed up for fa,ilies.

these overcrowded families can just sit and fester as long as the under occupiers rent isnt paid for by housing benefit?

not so concerned after all?

midnight_express

NYM wrote: »

The OP stated on another thread in March...




Do many FLATS in the social sector have staircases ?

It looks more like a Indian eatery in Essex.

Errata

NYM wrote: »

Do many FLATS in the social sector have staircases ?

They may do if they're a masionette, or some social housing first floor flats are accessed by external open stairs.
I must admit I've only seen an internal circular set of stairs like the one in the OP's house in private housing one up one down starter homes.

lighting_up_the_chalice

nannytone wrote: »

and that would be fine if people like you didnt use the excuse that properties need to be freed up for fa,ilies.

these overcrowded families can just sit and fester as long as the under occupiers rent isnt paid for by housing benefit?

not so concerned after all?

With 1.8 million on the waiting list for social housing and over-occupancy (what used to be called overcrowding) effecting twice as many as under-occupancy, I don't think festering presents much of a risk.

I'm as concerned as ever I was.

getzls

midnight_express wrote: »

There is no such thing as bedroom tax and therefore no such thing as paying bedroom tax. A benefit cut is not a tax.

Same old.

Let's see the Tories say that in their manifesto.

Bye bye the haters of the poor and sick.

[Deleted User]

It is called a flat because it is a large house conversion with one guy downstairs & I have the rest of the house

I see it may not be decorated to everyones taste! lol

I am apologising now for using the word 'need' as I see that caused alot of aggro and my intention was to seek advice on if the rules had changed across the board re mutual exchanges as there is conflicting information going around on it

The rules for mutual exchanges are different for transfers at the moment

I feel very fortunate already to have this property and am willing and happy for a family to enjoy it and live there very soon

I take it it is wrong for me to want a room for my disabled Grandson but then if so I will stay in the wrong even though it is motivated by love

Love for family and housing benefit and council housing don't seem to go together even though I can afford to pay my rent and will be doing childminding for a living when I move

I also want suitable enough space for the 2 special needs children I will be looking after as a childminder , sorry , I used the word 'want' again , erm , I would like a suitable property for the 2 special needs children to play in and would like my home to be a haven

It is not about people ''popping by'' ... I was even considering offering overnight emergency stays for children eg via social services

I am sorry if the above seems like a selfish want , but it is driven by love for my family and children and I do dream of my Grandson having his own room etc and a garden for all the children to play in in the summer

I already have a sand pit , wendy house , slide etc sitting in boxes as my current garden ( accessed from stairs down from the kitchen in case anyone queries the fact ) is too small but ok as a sit out garden for adults

My Grandson means the world to me and has enough trouble already at 5 years old with people giving him dirty looks etc because they do not understand his behaviour which is not naughty , just Autism , and I suppose I cannot expect people to understand or how precious it would be for him to have his own room at Nannys house but I want him to have a place of consistency

I am sorry that I upset people by this - I understand you do not think it is even right that I have this choice ( when others don't ) but yes I do feel extremely fortunate in life and to have my amazing Grandchildren and family and home and am sorry it will upset people if I get my 2 bedroom place

paddedjohn

One thing sticks out in your plans, if you do manage to get the exchange that you want what do you reckon your chances are of the council/housing !!! letting you run a business from there? insurance wont be cheap either.

IMO you would probably be better off seeking out a private let that is suitable to your needs and allows you to run a business from there.

[Deleted User]

You are allowed to be a childminder in a council property as long as you are registered with them , many childminders live in council accomodation and it is not a problem...

I have previously done registered childminding in a council property , the home has to be suitable re health and safety standards of course , but you are allowed to childmind from a council place and there is a desperate shortage of suitable childcare out there

I used to be paid by social services to look after children from families with particular problems and you can also be available for overnight stays for emergency childcare or emergency day time care

Yes , the insurance is expensive , but I am putting away a bit each week in savings to cover the initial start up cost etc

If by any chance they have changed the rules and I am not allowed to childmind from there then I will look for an alternative job working with children