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bigjluk
bigjluk Posts: 178 Forumite
in Benefits & tax credits
i have just seperated from my boyfriend,we have a house between us,and its worth approx £195000 but with no equity.i have 2 kids 13,and 11,and i work 20 hours per week.both of us have agreed we don't want to sell the house will i be able to claim extra benefits ?

any advice welcome

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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
    10,000 Posts
    You will be eligible for additional tax credits. You should contact them to advise of your change in circumstances.

    You may also get some Council Tax Benefit.

    If you enter your details in www.entitledto.co.uk, it should give you an estimate of your entitlement x
    Gone ... or have I?
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