Would i gwt a council house?

[talysia]

I have never thouth that i will need help from council.but my lanlord told me i have 2 months to move out becouse he is selling the property.im now paying 550 for 3 bed.i have 2 kids girl (2) and boy (8).me and my hubby have been looking for place but 3 bed houses are about 625 to 695 and we just cant afor that to pay.i have been crying and so strest last 2 weeks.friend told me to go to council maybe they will help.i have apoitment after 3 weeks with council.do you think i have any chance to get something? Thanks

It honestly depends entirely on where you live. There are a few places in the U.K. where council houses are pretty much available for the asking, and there are some where even the most pressing cases have to wait for a very long time.

Talk to the council ASAP and also talk to Shelter
m.england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/how_we_can_help/housing_advice_helpline who will give you good advice on their helpline
0808 800 4444

The council have an obligation to house your children. Unfortunately they will usually force you to wait until the bailiffs are literally at your door because there's a housing shortage. If you can, I would look for something to rent privately because the council will probably only be able to give you a room in a B&B or a hostel until there's something more permanent.

I live in Grantham which is ferly small town.im the moust woried about children.my eldest understands the situation and asks me almost every single day -mum where will we be living.do we will become homless.and it hurts so much to hear that from a almost 9 year old.he is not suppost to worie about thoes kind of things.i can get on there list faster as my apoitment is set for 4th july.thats sad.

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