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Moving council houses
bobbybuttons
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I am currently in a 3 bed council house which is very small lounge 13x14 and kitchen 10x8 and downstars bathroom I have seen an empty property which is only just vacant its a 3 bed but its a lot larger and has a dining room.
I have rung the council today to see about getting it and they say we need to go back on the waiting list, we are not classed as over crowded though as theres 2 adults, my son (5) and my daughter (2) and one due in jan.
anyone know how i can get into this house i really want it its still close to my sons school its just perfect there must be a way?
I have rung the council today to see about getting it and they say we need to go back on the waiting list, we are not classed as over crowded though as theres 2 adults, my son (5) and my daughter (2) and one due in jan.
anyone know how i can get into this house i really want it its still close to my sons school its just perfect there must be a way?
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3 children in a 3 bed house is not overcrowded.
You will find the house has already been earmarked for somebody.
We were given this house less than a week after the former tenant died. Which was a relief as we were living in a caravan, all 6 of us.
Please, be content with what you have, there are people out there in far more need of that house.The "Bloodlust" Clique - Morally equal to all. Member 10
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But why should the council consider you over someone else? Like you say, you are not classed as being overcrowded, so maybe the house should go to someone who is? Or maybe someone who has three children who would benefit from the extra room?Pink Sproglettes born 2008 and 2010
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We will have 3 children in Jan and would really benefit from the space i know we are not over crowded bedroom wise but living room/kitchen etc we are, just thought there mighth be a way that was all
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Maybe you could have considered space & what you can afford before you got "affectionate"."Mrs. Pench, you've won the car contest, would you like a triumph spitfire or 3000 in cash?" He smiled.
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i was on the pill tho and do not believe in abortion, it was not planned. I simply came on here to ask a question about housing. hope this has cleared that up!0
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bobbybuttons wrote: »i was on the pill tho and do not believe in abortion, it was not planned. I simply came on here to ask a question about housing. hope this has cleared that up!
People are going to get narky about the question, maybe the answer would be to declutter the space you already have and make the most of it?
Just remember, some people have to be on waiting lists for years before they get anywhere, many of them in totally unsuitable accomodation.
Just needing a little extra space is not a priority. Most people would benefit from a little extra space, but just make do with what they have.The "Bloodlust" Clique - Morally equal to all. Member 10
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bobbybuttons wrote: »i was on the pill tho and do not believe in abortion, it was not planned. I simply came on here to ask a question about housing. hope this has cleared that up!
Don't feel obligated to justify yourself to some strangers on the Internet.:beer:0 -
bobbybuttons wrote: »I am currently in a 3 bed council house which is very small lounge 13x14 and kitchen 10x8 and downstars bathroom I have seen an empty property which is only just vacant its a 3 bed but its a lot larger and has a dining room.
I have rung the council today to see about getting it and they say we need to go back on the waiting list, we are not classed as over crowded though as theres 2 adults, my son (5) and my daughter (2) and one due in jan.
anyone know how i can get into this house i really want it its still close to my sons school its just perfect there must be a way?
Your very lucky to have a 3 bedroom house in your current circumstances. There are many people that already have 3 children and only have 2 bedroom houses. If you wish to be considered for a council transfer then you will have to go on the list and wait like everybody else.0 -
hazelbunny wrote: »Your very lucky to have a 3 bedroom house in your current circumstances. There are many people that already have 3 children and only have 2 bedroom houses. If you wish to be considered for a council transfer then you will have to go on the list and wait like everybody else.
I have to agree with this. There's nothing wrong with wondering or hoping like you did, but the facts are that you're probably not going to get moved to something you like much better.:beer:0 -
Now, I don't know what the limitations are for you - if you can put shelves in cupboards or whatever - but you may want to look into ways of maximizing the space you already have.:beer:0
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