Leaving home at 17

PasturesNew

hullight wrote: »

As far as I can tell, I need to be disabled, responsible for a child or over 25 and working more than 30 hours a week.

No, single people can get it, but it might only be £5/month. But I do think you are right about age being a factor. Maybe over 25.

Personally, I think you'd be better staying where you are. Everything's to hand and the only problem is you're there alone. Changing location won't change the fact you are alone, even if you share with somebody.

Instead, save the additional rent money you'd have shelled out and put it into a high interest savings account. Then use the bills money (council tax, water, electricity, TV licence has to be £125 at least) to pursue interests where you'll meet people, who you can then invite back to your place to watch DVDs/chill out/have pizza. But avoid LOSERS who just want to hang out with you because you have your own place.

hullight

Ok here's a bit of an update!

There is an area near work that is cheap (similar to the area I'm in now), with lots of houses up for rent. I don't know what that says about an area - I have been told that the area wasn't affected by the floods last year but I will check up on that myself.

When my friend gets a full time job she said she will share a house with me. Therefore, a lot of costs will be shared between two AND I can get rid of my scooter and go back to cycling. There's an Asda on the way to work and it's also on a shopping street.

How long would I be expected to stay renting at the same place though? The company I work for are moving 25 miles away near the end of this year and there is a chance that I would relocate with it (depending on what they are willing to offer me) so I don't want to be stuck there not able to keep my job.

crazyangel_2

A room in a shared house would be a cheap first option,Im not sure if many landlords would rent to you being under 18 unless you had someone to guarantor your rent.
I also think £2-300 rent is very low,I've always had privated rented accomodation and have never got anything under £380.00 and thats outside a city, inner city and they charge through the roof.
You may struggle a little on you income verses outgoings but when you're 18 you will get an increase in wages..Go for it I'm sure you'll be welcomed back home if things don't go to plan.
I left home at 17 many years ago and my rent was £25.00 a week in a shared room and we got free bread,milk and toilet rolls of the landlady and thought it was great,my daughter also left home at 17 and my son turns 17 in a few months and is already planning on doing so.You sound as if you are a very mature man and have thought things thorough i wish you lots of luck.

crazyangel_2

hullight wrote: »

Ok here's a bit of an update!

There is an area near work that is cheap (similar to the area I'm in now), with lots of houses up for rent. I don't know what that says about an area - I have been told that the area wasn't affected by the floods last year but I will check up on that myself.

When my friend gets a full time job she said she will share a house with me. Therefore, a lot of costs will be shared between two AND I can get rid of my scooter and go back to cycling. There's an Asda on the way to work and it's also on a shopping street.

How long would I be expected to stay renting at the same place though? The company I work for are moving 25 miles away near the end of this year and there is a chance that I would relocate with it (depending on what they are willing to offer me) so I don't want to be stuck there not able to keep my job.

The minimum time you can rent is usually 6 months.

lynxptc

Another thing to consider is that if you are under 18 you don't pay council tax.

Zebedee69

tanith wrote: »

You sound like a thoroughly capable and likeable young man and trying lots of things is not a bad thing while you are searching for 'the' job maybe you have found it already..
My 17yr old (also soon to be 18) grandson is still doing the college thing but is really not happy with it and wants to be out there in the world of work if only he could find a job... maybe if his backside left his computer chair more often he might have more luck.........

Sounds like a bad case of............."Your sons much better than mine" is at work here:rotfl:

Back to the OP though......

Have you thought about college?... Or what career you see yourself doing? If you fancy being an accountant are there any courses you could do to make it a reality?..... Have a realy good think about what you like doing and what you could see yourself doing with a bit of effort.

Have a loooooooong think before taking the plunge and moving out. Once your on your own its alot easier to "Exist" but lack of money and time make it near impossible to "Flourish"...

Hope this helps:D

hullight

I'm 18 early next month but I don't think I'll get a pay rise because I am salaried. I will pay council tax but I've had a look and the properties I'm interested in are in band A (about £70 a month).

Compared to other places in the country Hull is really cheap, so £300 a month for rent is feasible.

I was at college for about 7 months but left to go to work (I prefer experience to qualifications). I can't see myself being an accountant, but the company I am at is great for opportunities and I could perhaps move horizontally in the organisation. The role I do now includes administration and customer service so it is varied.

clutton_2

is there a newsletter/notice board at work where you might ask if someone has a room to let ?

enemes

Well done Hullight!

I wish I was as astute as you are at your age.

Although you complain that your dad's house is sparse, 'cos nobody is in ... you will have the same feelings when you get your own place.

Although I admire your ambitions, you must also think of practicalities ... ie, not having money to do things that 17 year olds do ... i.e. holidays, drinking, girl/boyfriends etc.

If I were you, I would hold fire for a few months more, like say 12 months. Ok, its a year, but if you put aside what you would be spending now if you had your own place, then in a year, you would have a reasonable amount saved to put towards buying somewhere.

If your dad and sis are out all the time, then make the most of it, think of the house as your own place for the now, and save hard!

enemes

By the way ... don't forget that if you rent, you will probably have to buy furnishings etc. Are you sure that the prices are for fully furnished properties?

being Hull ... also make sure that there is no risk of flooding!