Living next to asylum seeker HMO, ask me anything

I mean I absolutely understand the issues surrounding these set ups, especially the secrecy and obvious chances of corruption and some of them causing trouble in the area... but getting snippy about some of them learning the language, trying to communicate in a civil war and hoping to have a fairly normal life where they can contribute seems a bit odd?

They would probably come back on another boat.It probably costs some people somewhere near that amount to get here from their home countries

Living n a house either 5 or 6 other strangers in houses mostly in poor condition, away from friends and family.

You’d be surprised to find how many down the line will end up with white native women. It’s their quickest way to permanent residency and some of these women would be forever single otherwise.

Yeah poor them. Having their housing paid for. So not paying tax either. Then helping to block up our doctors surgeries, hospitals, dentists as well.

But the success rate is also falling all the time, and even successful claims will no longer come with permanent settlement.

Those are Labour results, too. Does the literature discuss them?

An old friend used to have student accomodation in a terraced house, where money, booze, straightners, playstation etc would go missing early 2000s. Never clicked tey were comkng in through the loft hatch when they were on nights out! Once they secured it, the theft stopped.

I think we should up the offer to 20k-30k for anyone inside the country from a certain date, any number cheaper than the cost of forced deportation. Tbh even 50k would probably be a bargain for the UK. Run an amnnesty for anyone who entered the country before today and registered with the authorities.

No, asylum seekers cannot but refugees can as discussed upthread.

Certain right wing politicians callbthe minimal stipend provid to adylum seekers a ‘benefit’. That amount is £49 plus change weekly for those who must provide their own food, and just under £10 weekly for those in accommodation providing food (of a kind).

Obviously tbere are no housing or utility bills, as OP says, but phones and phone contracts are not provided by HMG. All expenses including phones, food (if not provided), toiletries, transport and clothing must come out of this allowance or illegal earnings, as very, very few asylum seekers are allowed to work.

OMFG, they can get into your loft from their side and potentially access your house??? That is horrific!

You obviously haven't read the latest UN report on the state of the asylum system in the UK under the Labour government - it's truly shocking what's been allowed to happen over the past two years. A significant number of cases are not being investigated thoroughly before asylum is granted, so the background and status of many claimants is never known.

The reality is that there are many economic migrants mixed in with genuine asylum seekers. People fleeing genuinely life threatening situations would not cross the channel.

Have you ever asked them why they wanted to come to the uk ?

have you considered moving? I think I would, as a woman on my own (well 18yr old DD too).

I’d definitely look at trying to report that as a fire safety issue and get the contractor to sort it. Either way whoever lived next door, I wouldn’t feel safe with the fact someone could just access your house via the loft. I remember reading that story you mentioned too.

Are you serious? Welcome them? You are seriously naive and I suggest you read the thread then sit down and have a think.

And be glad you're not facing this. Yet.

Be kind, my arse.

It would be interesting to get a couple of estate agents round to value your property. It would be useful to know if no one would touch it with a barge pole vs having a lot of interest from landlords.

See how much the council would pay you for it?

I'm not sure why you continue to live like this, but you do sound very stoical and resilient. I would be much less so.

The loft issue should have come up on your survey when you bought the house. It would be an issue with any neighbour, and you should fix it regardless of who lives there.

Do you not accept that some of this is the reality of having neighbours?! You could have UK born and bred next door, smoking weed, up at all hours etc.

This is a fascinating thread, thank you for sharing OP.

How much value has been knocked off the cost of your property since they moved here?

Why do you think the government are bringing in, and funding, all these men to this country?

These refugee men wouldn't be here if it was not for British invading and raping and medling in other countries business. You reap what you sow.
My HD uncle was in the army and he said where British forces are present currently. Places we are not told in the public. So we need to look at our government and tell them to wothdraw and comoensate abroad so these families can rebuild their lives.
Don't wwnt them here sropp fing up their country and stealing thwir reaources etc etc, etc.

Do you welcome them. Kind to them? A lot come from very disturbing situations bwxk home and need welcoming. I cwn not even beging to atart to relate or have a clue what horrora they lived through. Families they have witness die etc etc. I hope they are welcomed and make the best life for themselves.

An enforced deportation costs £48,800 so £2000 plus flight is a bargain.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/average-cost-of-an-immigration-enforcement-return-fy-2024-to-2025/average-cost-of-an-immigration-enforcement-return-fy-2024-to-2025

This is really interesting, although also so sad and frustrating this is happening to people like you. thank you for sharing.

How long have you lived there? Do you have any children or is it just you?

Can they really claim UC? I am surprised but happy to be proved wrong.

They house women and children separately.