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ProDave

A fairer way would be let your dad buy it.  You manage the rental while he is away and he can pay you a wage for that as mch as he likes.  then when he returns after legally evicting the tenant, your dad can move in and live out his days rent free in the house he owns.

oniongirl

ProDave said:

A fairer way would be let your dad buy it.  You manage the rental while he is away and he can pay you a wage for that as mch as he likes.  then when he returns after legally evicting the tenant, your dad can move in and live out his days rent free in the house he owns.

But then OP's dad couldn't use taxpayers' money to pay rent to OP. That doesn't seem fair to OP, after all, their dad has worked hard and earned loads of money all his life, why shouldn't he get some free money like other people who don't work hard? 

Kathy535

Your father may not be eligible for Housing Benefit if he is renting a house owned by a close relative, although the chances are good if the relative can show that it’s a commercial arrangement.  Something to bear in mind though.   
https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/benefits/claiming_benefits_if_you_rent_from_family
Also, previous posters are right about deprivation of assets.  However, it’s likely to be less of a problem if he is away for a decade, the issue will come if he returns from travelling within a few months/years and needs state support then
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/how-do-savings-and-lump-sum-pay-outs-affect-benefits
You might also want to look at how your father gifting you money might impact on getting a mortgage for any remaining amounts. He would need to sign a letter saying the money is a gift and he would have no stake in the property.

Lots to think about!

steampowered

GloriousEuropa said:

Can I purchase the house anonymously so she does not know? I would not want her to feel betrayal and be difficult about leaving.

Yeah, how could a disabled person feel annoyed at being evicted from their home. How very selfish of them. 

Are you even listening to yourself?

csgohan4

Entitlement to State care is not based on the amount of tax paid. If it was, Some would be entitled to an all inclusive stay at the Hilton by now with 24 hour care

It based on assets, and gifting/ selling assets will be taken into account, ergo Deprivation of assets

OP good luck in your BTL empire, you have much to learn, Barge pole for me though for BTL. Too much to lose and little gain. Have you looked in the consultation on section 21, the government is thinking of abolishing it, how are you going to evict your tenants then?