(Rental) Housing Crisis? What Crisis?

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Smodlet

Yeah, OP, definitely try "The Lady"... It has been going for a long time and used to be where those looking for jobs as ladies' maids found employment.  You come across as if you have been binge-watching Downton Abbey (other period dramas are available)  

Yes, there very much is a housing crisis and to imply otherwise is beyond insulting to many.  Just because "the poor" are not queueing up at your door to receive alms does not mean otherwise.

Fosterdog

SusanJP said:

Fosterdog said:

If you'd prefer a mum with kids why not contact some women's refuges? They are generally desperate for homes that can house a family rather than just a single person leaving a DV situation.

That's what you'd think. But not so.

All they want is money! They want cash, or subscriptions or they want you to help them fundraise.

When it comes to housing "vulnerable families" and "victims of domestic abuse" they want to house them in facilities that they manage themselves. (Which, I suppose, is understandable.) One said I live too far away - a 30 min drive. When I asked why that was even an issue they said that they need to visit the family every day and that their staff won't travel that far.

From an earlier suggestion in the thread, I tried the council and spoke with the housing officer. They were most amused - the strangest call they've had this year, apparently. They said, thank you very much and " leave it with us". But I doubt I'll hear from them again. If they are not geared up for this kind of arrangement, and don't have the policy document to cover it and the right type of forms to fill, it's too much trouble.

What housing crisis?

Sorry but that is complete and utter tripe and you know it, I used to professionally work alongside such places, I've volunteered for a number of DV charities since leaving my previous employment, and I've provided respite care to children in these situations. There is a need for such homes on a short term basis to support these charities and there are a number of them in most areas of the country.

Another alternative that I'm sure you'll find a reason that it is unsuitable is providing a home for a refugee family, they are also needed in a lot of communities and it is something that is done, there are three families near me who "host" Syrian refugees and I live in the back end of nowhere so more urban communities will have an even greater need for these homes.

What it sounds like you really want is to brag about your personal situation in life while completely dismissing the hardships of others and the reality of other people's lives because you are disengaged from the reality that most people have to live every day. You're not a politician are you? That is a skill that they all seem to have too.

Annisele

SusanJP said:

@JayRitchie, I'm not sure about professionals / contractors. I've had a couple of enquiries from people who were happy to pay full rent to just crash here 4 nights a week. That's not for me.

I'm curious about why that's not for you - but of course you don't have to satisfy that curiosity!

It sounds as though you have two, maybe three, separate things going on here. The first is that you'd like some more income, the second is that you'd like some help with cleaning, and the (possible) third is that maybe you're lonely rattling around in your big house and you'd like some companionship.

The professionals/contractors won't solve the second or the third probems, but they might solve the first. And that could give you money to hire a cleaner for the second. And I'm not sure whether the third one exists or if I've just imagined it - but either way having more money from the professionals isn't likely to make that issue worse.

FreeBear

PasturesNew said:

Nobody chooses to live in somebody else's house, with their stuff, their ways, their rules.... unless there's a very good (short term) reason for it.

For some - i.e. Those that are claiming benefits. under the age of 35, single, and have no dependent children, will generally only get the "shared accommodation"  rate. Depending on area, this might be £265 per month. So for many young people, lodgings in a shared household is the only real option.

PasturesNew

FreeBear said:

PasturesNew said:

Nobody chooses to live in somebody else's house, with their stuff, their ways, their rules.... unless there's a very good (short term) reason for it.

For some - i.e. Those that are claiming benefits. under the age of 35, single, and have no dependent children, will generally only get the "shared accommodation"  rate. Depending on area, this might be £265 per month. So for many young people, lodgings in a shared household is the only real option.

Yes, and that's all normal.  But not under the OP's listing... it reads as if she wants a live in skivvy, at her beck and call. 
I am currently a lodger in the house of a home owner.... it's bl00dy awful - and that's with me trying to keep a super low profile and never have anything to do with her.  If I had to do "chores" she'd be under the patio by now. 

afis1904

Why is this troll thread still alive?

Smodlet

afis1904 said:

Why is this troll thread still alive?

At the risk of being shot down, the OP was quite good value as entertainment...