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2 Weeks ago I took Form back and basically it was a in and out job the woman told me it would be a 6 to 8 week wait before I heard anything!
yesterday I recieved a letter saying I may have to wait a while cos the area I need a place is highley sought after or something..
it also mentions something about Points how many which I would get I don't understand this part anyone understand what these points have to do with this all?
im being sent a letter telling me how many ive got within the next few days lol
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[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2007-09-24 16:38 ]
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Posted: 2007-09-22 01:55:25
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I think it works according to your circumstances whether this is your housing arrangement... the facilities you have or not got.... you accrue points...
Found this... may explain better...
http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/advice/advice-2896.cfm
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Posted: 2007-09-22 02:21:15
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It depends if you have kids or anywhere to live. I went through all this when i found out my girlfriend was pregnant. They said we could have a council house in a shitty estate in leeds 20 miles away from where i live!! I said no so they offered us a horrible flat/hostel which was awful. Even though we had high points as we were expecting a child and we said we were being kicked out of our houses so had no where to live, they still couldnt help us. To many people are after council houses where i live, its near impossible to get a mortgage unless you have rich parents and even renting is hard too many people want to live here.I got lucky and ended up renting. So unless you have kids you will be at the bottom of the pile
[ This Message was edited by: Adz21 on 2007-09-22 10:35 ]
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Posted: 2007-09-22 11:34:31
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Councils do let out accomadation in bad areas my mate has a kid and her area is a real dump but her home is nice, her neighbours are the teenage moms from hell
I guess i'll have to wait and see what comes along for me,
I might even have to look at Private places..
god everythings so expensive when it comes to getting a place lol
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Posted: 2007-09-24 01:23:59
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We have Housing agencies here Miss UK, Unless you have half a dozen kids, and are extremely unfuusy as to where you live, CH is a waste of time IMO.
Rental agencies will do all the paperwork for you, if your on modest (or no )income you will be entitled to Housing benefit, round here if your prepared to have the council pay your HB direct to them, you can move in immediatly with a minimal deposit.
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Posted: 2007-09-24 12:49:18
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Hmm I wonder if there are any Rental Agencies here,
ive only signed to Dudley Council but they cover quite a large area!
I guess cos im on my tod I will get a wack place but theres no harm in going to look at it..
if it's that bad and you turn it down what happens then?
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Posted: 2007-09-24 17:21:19
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Nothing, you have to wait for them to offer you another property
Do a google for "(your county or your city) housing association"
A mate of mine was on the council list for eight years and was never even invited to view a property
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Posted: 2007-09-24 17:35:06
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Cyco they didn't see him as priority unless he hasn't got kids then screw you basically thats what there saying
I have something they have to value though im living in cramped situations so im hoping they will see this as a big point thing
i'll take a look at Dudley council site tho
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Posted: 2007-09-24 23:48:08
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They wont care that you are cramped, you have a roof over your head and are on your own once they place you they don't rush to move you again! My girlfriends Auntie and husband have two kids and are living in a cramped two bedroom flat in a shitty area and have been told it will be about 10 years before they get a house! Your best bet is to rent and get housing benefits and if you are over 25 you are entitled to working tax credits too
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Posted: 2007-09-25 00:11:01
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i'll try and hack it for as long as possible here but yeah my mates saying that council are wack and private is better, I can get some housing benefits towards my place for that I know
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Posted: 2007-09-25 00:30:35
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