Landlord Selling House - Questions on Finding New Property

canaldumidi

ScramHorizon said:

canaldumidi said:

ScramHorizon said:

We're in Scotland, for what it's worth.

Worth a lot!

See

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6326967/landlord-wants-end-tenancy-but-cant#latest

Thanks for the reply, but not sure what the thread you linked to has to do with my thread?

That thread, like yours, relates to eviction in Scotland. It also makes clear the importance of knowing the type of tenancy and the type of notice (as artful has also made clear here).

Both are still unclear here.

ScramHorizon

canaldumidi said:

ScramHorizon said:

canaldumidi said:

ScramHorizon said:

We're in Scotland, for what it's worth.

Worth a lot!

See

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6326967/landlord-wants-end-tenancy-but-cant#latest

Thanks for the reply, but not sure what the thread you linked to has to do with my thread?

That thread, like yours, relates to eviction in Scotland. It also makes clear the importance of knowing the type of tenancy and the type of notice (as artful has also made clear here).

Both are still unclear here.

That's fine, however my issue is not with the eviction and never has been -- as far as paperwork and documents go, it's all legal and fine.

Thank you though.

mcpitman

ScramHorizon said:

2.) My partner works full time on a very decent salary, I'm receiving benefits for a medical issue I'm seeing specialists about. However I can't help feel that me not being "working" is and will go against us on our applications - is there any way to avoid this going against us? Hard to word what I mean, so sorry if that doesn't fully make sense. (We can fully afford all houses we've applied for previously, my partner could afford it on her salary alone)

Hi, my Wife always thought this when we rented, our letting agency/landlord at the time didn't care if it was one salary of £40k p/a or 2x salaries of £20k p/a

elsien

You can probably go onto the council list but as you are currently adequately housed then expect to be on the waiting list. As per my previous post, then check their eligibility and allocations policy which should be on their website. Unless your health gives you extra medical points then it doesn't sound as if you are going to be a priority, with social housing being as sought after as it is. 
If you don't have children/dependants then you  will not be eligible for the two plus bedroom place you are hoping for. 
It might be worth also checking about any housing associations in your area.  Some HA operate a joint system with the council whereas others you can apply separately.
But the waiting list in some places is years, so it is very location dependant.   

I don't think you not working will be having an impact, if your partner's salary is as decent as you say. Landlords tend to look at overall affordability, not the details of who pays what.
The dog is likely to be more of a stumbling block, to be honest. 

Anything else you can try - friends/family/work colleagues who know people who may be moving - local social media - is the Nextdoor app a thing in Scotland? Just to get ahead of the game if things are flying out of the door as quickly as they are.