How on earth do you do it people?
I have a relatively good salary and two children but as a single parent I'll only be able to afford childcare and rental by accepting housing benefit.
Being new to all this. I viewed a property and put in an application for it yesterday. Speaking to the agent today, they mentioned reservations on affordability and I blythely commented that it would be no problem because I'd be eligible for HB and was then told no way, no thank you, no DSS.
I had a bit of a meltdown at the agent and she directed me to search for DSS welcome properties and I'm left scratching my head because I don't need or want social housing, can pay my way in private (with a little help from the benefit).
Help me out please wise ones who've gone before.
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SnotGoblin · 16/09/2016 10:31
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