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Sad that we have to move out of our home

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MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 20:23

Hi,
I’m new here and not really looking for advice as there isn’t really anything that can be done. Just looking for a bit of support.

we rent our house as we are not in a position to buy. There is no way we could save for the deposit amount that would be required where we live. We have been in our current house over 10 years and we love our home.

i have received a phone call today that out of the blue our landlord will be taking control back of the property. We have a good rate on rent here as we have been here so long. Other equivalent houses in the area are so much more expensive. I think we will have to look out of the area but it would mean my children wouldn’t be able to walk to school anymore or be near their friends. I guess I’m just sad that the life we built for ourselves here is going to come to an end. We may have to downsize and our children share a room. One has special needs so this could be difficult.

it just sucks.

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selffellatingouroborosofhate · 18/03/2025 00:21

Keep paying your rent and do not leave until either:

  • You have the keys for a new place and tenancy agreement signed.
OR
  • Bailiffs physically turn up to evict you.
Some councils treat you as voluntarily homeless if you leave prior to bailiffs turning up, even if you have a S21. So stay, even past your official last day of your notice period, if you have nowhere else to go. Obvs, pack your stuff to go, but don't leave the premises.
YourLuckyPearlGoose · 18/03/2025 07:18

MyGreenEagle · 17/03/2025 23:40

I thought this might be the case but her daughter will be living there instead so rate of rent doesn’t matter sadly

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I’m sorry. That’s awful after 10 years x

Lifestooshort71 · 18/03/2025 17:06

I'm so sorry and have no advice but sending a huge hug 🤗 it's so sad for you all 😒

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MyGreenEagle · 18/03/2025 19:30

Thank you so much everyone. You have all been so supportive. I am still very sad but in a bit of a better headspace today. At least I have stopped crying whenever the children aren’t around!

We have a few viewings coming up over the next couple of days. They are more than our current rent but we may be able to do it.

I will also call the housing association tomorrow for advice as many of you have suggested.

Thank you again everyone for being so supportive. A bit of community was just what I needed 😊

I will keep you all updated.

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Crikeyalmighty · 18/03/2025 19:59

I would honestly go for a 2 bedder if you find one that’s nice and is affordable and get a fantastic sofa bed for yourselves if necessary in lounge if it means you can stay in same area

Blondeshavemorefun · 26/03/2025 09:59

How did the viewings go ?

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MyGreenEagle · 02/04/2025 11:51

So far, no luck. We are looking out of the area as well but rental properties are so competitive in our area that we are struggling. Hopefully something will come up soon

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Phonicshaskilledmeoff · 02/04/2025 19:42

How much research have you done into buying. You say you can’t save for deposit because of the value of houses by you. Are you aware of the ybs 5k mortgage for example? Only £5k deposit up to £500k house value - 99%ltv. I see so many people talk about not being able to save for a deposit, but things really have shifted in the last 5 years with lots of lenders doing 95%

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MyGreenEagle · 03/04/2025 23:46

Thank you for the advice. We have looked into buying but without going into too much detail about our finances, we sadly aren’t in a position to. We may be in around 3 years and could do a part ownership thing.

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SpringIsSpringing25 · 04/04/2025 01:06

Annascaul · 17/03/2025 21:18

I’m not sure having to move house really constitutes being “made homeless”, however inconvenient it is.

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🙄🙄

they are being evicted from their rental property and are unable to afford the going rent on other properties, what would you call it??

SpringIsSpringing25 · 04/04/2025 01:15

shellyleppard · 17/03/2025 21:36

@XMummyTo5X the same thing happened to me. My children were 7 and 4 and our landlord evicted us after 7 years tenancy. They're arseholes

Arseholes?? For wanting the property they own back? Do you think they should be obliged to let you rent it for as long as it suits you?

Given the changes that have been inflicted upon landlords and the fact the OP rents it very cheaply it's quite feasible. The landlord is running at a loss. So whilst it's a huge shame for the OP, what about the landlord wanting it back probably to sell it makes him an arsehole exactly??

Honestly, some people.

@MyGreenEagle I'm really sorry you're in this position, given all the changes and the fact that you pay well below market price, I'm surprised that it comes as a surprise to you. I don't think any private landlord giving notice right now can be deemed to be out of the blue. It's still very very difficult losing your home though, especially when you have children and even more so when they have SEN.

I wish you all the best in getting a new property that suits your family xx

Any chance the landlord might sell to you? It depends what financial situation they are in as well. Or could you look at any other shared buying scheme?

BruFord · 04/04/2025 01:47

@SpringIsSpringing25 The landlord isn’t selling the property, their daughter is moving into it.

kanaka · 04/04/2025 01:54

Sorry op. This happened to my sibling recently as well after a similar amount of time in a property.

SpringIsSpringing25 · 04/04/2025 02:12

BruFord · 04/04/2025 01:47

@SpringIsSpringing25 The landlord isn’t selling the property, their daughter is moving into it.

Yes. I read that after I posted, but it's irrelevant really, the landlord wants the property back that they own. It doesn't really matter why, it's their property. It's very sad for the OP and her family, but the landlord isn't being an arsehole. In this case, his daughter needs to live in it, which is fair enough.

BruFord · 04/04/2025 02:20

@SpringIsSpringing25 Yes, and if we’re honest, most of us would put our family members first if they needed somewhere to live.

foghead · 04/04/2025 06:56

sorry to hear about this. It makes me angry that so many people struggle with our most basic need of adequate and appropriate shelter.
it’s really not right and more should be done to address this.

shellyleppard · 04/04/2025 08:01

@SpringIsSpringing25 for your information.....we had paid the rent on time. Never in arrears. Looked after the place. We had been tenant for over 7 years when they decided to evict us. So not bad tenants at all

Roselilly36 · 04/04/2025 08:15

I am so sorry OP, that’s awful news. I hope it works out well for you and you find a lovely new home. Some friends of ours were in a very similar situation 18mths ago, they were absolutely devastated they had lived in their rental for a similar length of time and were very happy and settled. But honestly the way things have turned out for them it did them a huge favour, they are now in a brand new home, HA, paying less rent, and have much more security. I hope the outcome is as good for you.

SpringIsSpringing25 · 04/04/2025 09:08

shellyleppard · 04/04/2025 08:01

@SpringIsSpringing25 for your information.....we had paid the rent on time. Never in arrears. Looked after the place. We had been tenant for over 7 years when they decided to evict us. So not bad tenants at all

I note you didn't quote my post, that's because I never said you were bad tenants!!

Nobody has to be a bad tenant for a landlord to want or need their property back. As much as it's your home while you're renting it, it's still their house and in this case the landlord wants it for his daughter to live in.

Nothing to do with the OP or you being bad tenants. But calling the landlord an arsehole because he wants his property back is uncalled for.

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MyGreenEagle · 05/04/2025 19:34

Update for everyone. We have found a house. We are having to move out of the area for the time being sadly. It’s a 20 minute drive to kids school rather than them being able to walk every day which is sad. Thankfully they can stay at the same school but they will not be able to spend as much time with their friends out of school as before.

i’m very relieved we have found somewhere and will not be homeless but am absolutely devastated that we will no longer be in the town I think of as home.

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Runningoutofpatiencefucksandmoney · 05/04/2025 19:38

That's really good news OP. I remember feeling like that when I moved out of my area. This is my new normal now though and I love it. Hopefully you'll feel the same at some point

Moier · 05/04/2025 19:43

People saying ask council .. average is 7 years wait.. they will help by putting you in a B&B with shared facilities .. sometimes just one room with enough beds.

SpringIsSpringing25 · 05/04/2025 20:39

MyGreenEagle · 05/04/2025 19:34

Update for everyone. We have found a house. We are having to move out of the area for the time being sadly. It’s a 20 minute drive to kids school rather than them being able to walk every day which is sad. Thankfully they can stay at the same school but they will not be able to spend as much time with their friends out of school as before.

i’m very relieved we have found somewhere and will not be homeless but am absolutely devastated that we will no longer be in the town I think of as home.

I know it's not perfect, but I'm really pleased you have found somewhere to move to,

I know it's not ideal having to drive them instead of being able to walk, and it may change the time they can spend with their friends and things like that, but at least you know you'll have somewhere warm and safe to go to!!

What's your plan? Have you ever definite amount of time you're going to stay or are you just going to keep looking?

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MyGreenEagle · 05/04/2025 20:39

This is what I was afraid of. My children are secondary school age and one has additional needs. Emergency accommodation would have been far too stressful for them.

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MyGreenEagle · 05/04/2025 20:41

We will have a minimum 1 year tenancy so just before this time next year I will begin looking in the area we want again. Hopefully, without time restrictions and on our terms

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