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I cannot beleive the amount of bullshit that is spouted on MN about Council / HA houses

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GertrudeCB · 23/09/2020 07:56

The myths about social housing spouted on here are breathtaking and pure snobbery , so let's redress the balance.
Social housing IS NOT FREE , rents are capped because most HA's are charities.
Most HA's do not allow you to use your own plumber, electrician, builder etc for repairs because they own the property and need to be in charge of the level / standard of such things.
MOST TENNENTS IN SOCIAL HOUSING WORK.
Not every person or family can afford to buy.

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Lottiebugz22 · 23/09/2020 07:57

So true. It is pure snobbery, you are right!

Batshitbeautycosmeticsltd · 23/09/2020 07:58

There's also, 'Take a letter to the council saying you're about to be homeless and they'll have to house you'. Erm, nope. The have a baby and get a council house days are long, long gone, too.

whatamess4 · 23/09/2020 07:58

Where have people showed 'breathtaking snobbery' on here? This is not something I've came across and I don't think it's true.

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slipperywhensparticus · 23/09/2020 08:00

Its rife on every online forum ive been too its completely untrue too

Unescorted · 23/09/2020 08:02

rents are capped because most HA's are charities.

Rents are charged at target rent or Affordable rent, which are lower than market rent in most cases. Not because they are charities but because they are regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and / or have received capital grant from Homes England to develop new Affordable Housing.

vampirethriller · 23/09/2020 08:02

I agree, I live in a council flat and pay rent and council tax, they're not free.

TheQueef · 23/09/2020 08:09

I've just read that thread OP you are so NBU.

The tripe some so called educated women spew about council houses/ housing is very revealing.

As my old Nan would say they've got their labels showing.

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