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

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nannytone wrote: »

i dont want to sound unkind ....

but that is a CHICE and not a need.

there are hubdreds of thousands affected by the so called bedroom tax.
and only a few hunfred have the option to move to a 1 bed in their desired location.

to put obstacles in the way seems silly.

i and others have given you an alternative... but that isnt your CHOICE.

thats finbe. stay where you are and pay the difference.

you cant complain that the system isnt working if you arent willing to work with it

I am not complaining the system isn't working - I just think if someone who wants a spare room and is willing to PAY the bedroom tax for it , then why not let them do so , especially if their circumstances call for it and your solutions are impractical and restrictive , and yes it is my choice , I never said it wasn't , was just enquireing if some boroughs would let me HAVE my choice x

Dunroamin

cazzap06 wrote: »

Why not have my daughter come here and me go there to look after him??? ... Because it is my home

Because it is a home for my extended family too , a haven for the Grandchildren and yes , especially my Grandson

And I do have him regularly not just 'time to time'

I understand that if I came freshly to the council right now they would ONLY offer me a 1 bedroom place but I have been in this place with more than enough space and there is an option there of having the extra room if I pay the bedroom tax

I know rules are rules and if they say no then it's a no , but then I will just find a borough with different rules to be honest as I want the family home and family life that I want and it sounds like I am not ALLOWED to want those things ie a simple box room , but I DO and I cannot deny it and my motives are not greed but love and I just want a family home & sometimes when my daughter needs a break she comes and stays over with me too but her friends are in her area and sometimes she needs full time off

There is not a hellofalot of compassion on here and I know I have no right to a spare room but I will fight for a spare room as that is my dream and I am of course hoping it becomes a reality

It used to be a simple dream I thought , but now not so simple obviously , but just because others are doing it ie moving to a 1 bedroom & having guests on the settee it doesn't mean I HAVE to do it as well ... Just wanted to know what my options were and looks like of course I will have to investigate the boroughs rules before I even LOOK at properties in that area , so at least I will know which boroughs are a no no if I do some research first , so thanks for that , no point in falling in love witha property or setting my heart on an area if I can't have it

The swapping of properties to have a break idea is not something I would even consider!!

I'm afraid it sounds very much as if you're drumming your heels on the floor and screaming "want it!".

I can't see how you could possibly have enough room to be a childminder in a small 2 bed flat, particularly for children with special needs. It seems very short term to be looking to move to somewhere which might actually stop you being approved and allow you to come off benefits and make a decent living.

I also don't understand why, when your grandson stays with you so much, your daughter can't pay all (or at least most) of the additional 11% rent you'd have to pay by staying put - that would seem to me to be a bargain for all that free childcare and nights of freedom.

starrystarry

cazzap06 wrote: »

I am not complaining the system isn't working - I just think if someone who wants a spare room and is willing to PAY the bedroom tax for it , then why not let them do so , especially if their circumstances call for it and your solutions are impractical and restrictive , and yes it is my choice , I never said it wasn't , was just enquireing if some boroughs would let me HAVE my choice x

Wouldn't it have been quicker to ring your borough and ask them?

nannytone_2

i have no doubt that he loves it.
i had a severly disabled grandson who sadly passed away 3 years ago when he was almost 4. he also loved coming to nanny's.
but when state help is required.... then we have to do all we can to fit in with what is available.
as i said... i have recently moved. i had to borrow £400 to do so. that would have paid for my reduction in benefit for almost 9 months. but in the long run i will be better off.

your personal circumstances are irrelevant when the state is funding you.
i do understand how you feel, but you cant win and so are better off biting the bullet and making the best of a bad situation

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starrystarry wrote: »

Wouldn't it have been quicker to ring your borough and ask them?

I was too scared of having my dreams dashed!!! ( As I explained )

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Dunroamin wrote: »

I'm afraid it sounds very much as if you're drumming your heels on the floor and screaming "want it!".

I can't see how you could possibly have enough room to be a childminder in a small 2 bed flat, particularly for children with special needs. It seems very short term to be looking to move to somewhere which might actually stop you being approved and allow you to come off benefits and make a decent living.

I also don't understand why, when your grandson stays with you so much, your daughter can't pay all (or at least most) of the additional 11% rent you'd have to pay by staying put - that would seem to me to be a bargain for all that free childcare and nights of freedom.

I am not swapping for a small 2 bedroom flat - I am looking to swap for a house with a medium to largeish garden ( I have a small garden now )

And there will be plenty of room as am only taking 2 children so I can cater for their needs and give of my time and attention better , so it will not stop me from being approved..

I don't want to stay put as this place is HUGE for me and is way too big for 1 person so I want to give it to a family and take a 2 bedroom place for mine

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Oh , and I DO want it!!! LOOOL

starrystarry

cazzap06 wrote: »

I was too scared of having my dreams dashed!!! ( As I explained )

I think I'd rather get an actual answer from the horse's mouth, even if that means having my dreams dashed. Nobody on here can really answer your question.

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nannytone wrote: »

i have no doubt that he loves it.
i had a severly disabled grandson who sadly passed away 3 years ago when he was almost 4. he also loved coming to nanny's.
but when state help is required.... then we have to do all we can to fit in with what is available.
as i said... i have recently moved. i had to borrow £400 to do so. that would have paid for my reduction in benefit for almost 9 months. but in the long run i will be better off.

your personal circumstances are irrelevant when the state is funding you.
i do understand how you feel, but you cant win and so are better off biting the bullet and making the best of a bad situation

But it's NOT a bad situation at all - I am already fortunate enough to be living in an amazing property and as long as I get council approval I can move to my dream house for which the swappees get their dream house in return , I am already paying the bedroom tax and will continue to do so as I can very FORTUNATELY afford it and have a family who love each other and am looking forward to all our get togethers in my new home

So it is not a bad situation as long as I get council approval from one borough to be able to swap for a house with one extra bedroom , then sorted! :D

And I can win!! xx

( I am very sorry to hear about your sad loss by the way , bless him )

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starrystarry wrote: »

I think I'd rather get an actual answer from the horse's mouth, even if that means having my dreams dashed. Nobody on here can really answer your question.

I know , but I really am scared! lol

Will have to pluck up the courage to do it ASAP though and hope it is good news!! :j