New chapter. Advice please

Jagraf

Wow brave lady!

What about renting a room on a farm, but actually living in a caravan on their land? So you have a permanent address but you're not actually sharing with anyone?

Don't know at all if this is possible, but its an idea.

misspickle_2

Fireflyaway wrote: »

I looked into this myself a while back. I'm no expert but what I found was that there are usually restrictions re how long you can stay put on static sties. You would have to move on every 28 days or so I think it is. You would also have to pay a pitch fee per night. Some are cheap £2.50 per night and some a lot more up to £10 per night when I looked.

Re the postal address - you can set up a PO box address and collect your mail from the post office.

I think it sounds great if you want a simple quiet life. Good luck!

Thanks fireflyaway I love the quiet life and I do simple really well
My daughter is my only attachment and I've worked hard to make sure it stayed that way.
Its something I know I will do with no regrets. Its just in me.
The thought of bricks and mortar puts the fear of god in me lol. I don't like being tied down and trapped.
Thanks for posting x

misspickle_2

Cuilean wrote: »

No practical financial advice to add, but wanted to give you a virtual high five for being awesome. You're giving up everything you know to give your daughter a brilliant future, and you've clearly spent a lot of time considering the best way to make it all happen.


As for mail, have you considered a rented mailbox in Newmarket? I used Mailboxes Etc when I moved to Scotland and bounced around various temporary addresses. You could name your mailbox anything - "Mailbox 256", "Flat 256" etc - to make it look more like a credible address, and they forward your mail on to you at intervals you specify, to an address of your choice. This was going back a good decade, mind you, so it's possible there's a cheaper/better way of doing it.


Good luck to you, and your DD on your adventure :T

Thanks Cuilean. I will be looking into that. That is really good to hear. I like the idea of making it sound like a real address.

FBaby

No problem about registering with a GP, they have to take on people with no fix abode.

misspickle_2

Jagraf wrote: »

Wow brave lady!

What about renting a room on a farm, but actually living in a caravan on their land? So you have a permanent address but you're not actually sharing with anyone?

Don't know at all if this is possible, but its an idea.

This is definitely a possibility jag. It depends on the people. If I get people that will leave
me to it and appreciate the work I do without trying to get too involved with me then it could work.
It can take a while to find the right people.
I'm such a loner :cool:
If you met me in the street you'd never guess it though. I come across almost normal lol.

Mojisola

misspickle wrote: »

I could use my dads whilst he is alive. He wouldn't mind.

Depending on your father's situation, this may not be a good idea.

If he is receiving a discount for council tax or any means tested benefits based on him living alone and you are using his address, his entitlement to benefits will be questioned.

misspickle_2

FBaby wrote: »

No problem about registering with a GP, they have to take on people with no fix abode.

Ooooh that's good to know! I never knew that! That's a relief. Phew.

So I won't be left in a heap if I have an accident then?
I do worry about illness and what would happen if I couldn't look after myself.

misspickle_2

Mojisola wrote: »

Depending on your father's situation, this may not be a good idea.

If he is receiving a discount for council tax or any means tested benefits based on him living alone and you are using his address, his entitlement to benefits will be questioned.

Oh yeah I forgot about that. That's a no go then.

cavework

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/
Try posting on here .. loads of info and I really envy you.
It's similar to something we want to do one day.. sell house ,bank money and head off around the UK for a couple of years
xxx

misspickle_2

What about my credit? I always pay my bills and have good credit. Would I lose all this living in a caravan
I don't use it much but its peace of mind having it there. I would panic and worry if I didn't have access to emergency credit.