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To take council house or private rent?

130 replies

Needsomeadvicepleaze · 19/02/2024 18:56

Recently split up with DH and I have been lucky enough to be offered a council property. It is a new build and it’s absolutely tiny I don’t know I can live there with 3 children. By time I put wardrobes and drawers in the room they will be a small bit of floor space.

The living room is absolutely shocking! It will just be a sofa and TV as there is no space for a coffee table or any little cupboards.
its £600 a month

The private rented property is with a company so I will still have stability. It Has lots of space and a utility and storage something the council property doesn’t.
Its £960 a month but I understand I will receive some housing support.

WWYD?

OP posts:
35965a · 19/02/2024 19:00

You’d be absolutely nuts to pass up a council house to private rent.

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 19/02/2024 19:00

Well if the council house is so shit and you don't need it to and rent private.

K0OLA1D · 19/02/2024 18:59

Go with the council house. 100%

Teasie123 · 19/02/2024 18:58

If I was you, take the council house. More security and always will fix anything.🤗🤗

Youcannotbeseriousreally · 19/02/2024 18:58

If you’re going to be really bratty about the council house being ‘so small’ let someone who actually needs it and will be grateful have it and fork out for the extra - hope that works out for you!

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