I Dont Know What To Do

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shanks313 · 14/04/2007 13:40

Backstory:

Myself and DH have been living with my parents in their house for 3 years and last month I had a baby girl.We have been on the council housing list for 3 years.2 years ago DH was made redundant and since then only had temp jobs and money has been tight and we have quite a bit debt.

This morning we received a letter about a council housing visit so that we could go on the active list and be considered for accommodation.

My DH is now stressing out that we cant afford to move out and have our own place,yet we both want to move out.

If we turn this visit down,we could have to wait another 3 or 4 years for another chance,if we move out we will be in financial trouble as we cant afford it.

So I dont know what to do

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NuttyMuffins · 14/04/2007 13:40

Is your DH working now ??

PinkTulips · 14/04/2007 13:42

get out of your parents whatever way you can.

things will seem so much better if you have your own home and you will find a way to afford it.

take the visit and at least see what they say, and talk to CAB or someone about your debts, i'm sure something can be done about those too.

NuttyMuffins · 14/04/2007 13:44

If your DH isn't working or is on a low wage, then you might get help wth your rent.

Tbh if you get offered something suitable you'd be mad to say no, plus if you don't have a good enough reason (for the councils point of view) for turning it down, you will get removed from the waiting list all together.

lulumama · 14/04/2007 13:45

excuse my ignorance, but will not the council help you with affording your house

eg housing benefit

council tax rebate

that sort of thing

CAB are great to talk to re this kind of matter

i think that you should take the opportunity to move out of the parental home and be a family together in your own home....

can you work if DH looks after your little one?

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shanks313 · 14/04/2007 13:55

Thanks for the replies

My DH has got a temp job at moment till end of May.

I think we will have to ask the CAB in regards to council tax,rent etc.They are already assisting with the debts.

My DH is just being really negative,that there is no way we can afford to do it and we wouldnt have anything.

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