New home
poppy123456
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After being on the medical priority urgent list and placing bids on 5 properties since 9th August 2023, this morning I had a phone call from the housing officer offering me a 2 bedroom adapted house just 10 minutes from where I currently live.
They are arranging for my Occupational Therapist to view the house with me next week to make sure it’s suitable. A stairlift will be installed free of charge. There’s also a wet room with a walk in shower.
Im excited but anxious too and didn’t quite expect it to be this quick! Just wanted to share my news with everyone. ☺️
Im excited but anxious too and didn’t quite expect it to be this quick! Just wanted to share my news with everyone. ☺️
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Wonderful news! Congratulations. So happy for you.3
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I'm so happy for you and your daughter - getting a secure tenancy to a home suitable for your needs really is life changing.
It happened to me last year so I know how you are feeling right about now
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Great news poppy i hope it all goes well for you,you deserve it
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Oh Poppy, that's amazing news, I'm so happy for you!
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congratulations early xmas pressie for you both2
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Woohoo! That's great news! 2
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Thank you everyone! I’m very very excited and can’t wait to view it next week. It will be a new start in a new year! ❤️❤️4
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The organisational geek in me is thinking how good it must feel to sort everything into a new place! It's nice to hear it's only 10 minutes from where you are too. Does that mean you still stay in the same catchment area for your amenities too?2
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That's brilliant Poppy x2
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That’s great Poppy. Keep us updated how the visit goes.2
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Thank you all again! @Hannah_Scope yes, it’s the same local Authority so close to my elder daughter and grandchildren. I will still remain on housing benefit too because it’s the same local Authority so no benefits change, which is a good thing.I will update once I’ve viewed next week. It’s in a very nice area too and that’s a bonus.3
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That makes for a merry Christmas, Poppy & 2024 will certainly be a good one for you, well done! 2
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@JessieJ thank you, it certainly does! @woodbine well it's taken them just over 1 month to offer me the house after the bidding ended lol. When i spoke to them today i asked how long it would take because Christmas is almost here and the thought moving before then just isn't possible.I was told that once i accept the property normally it's pretty quick after that. However because of my health conditions they maybe some changes that need to be made before i can move in. I'm hoping by the middle of January at the latest.Once i've viewed it, if i accept then i will start packing... upstairs first. I've got boxes, bubble wrap and mattress protectors for moving all added to my basket on Amazon already.
Is there a way to "wave" a magic wand so that everything just moves from one place to another?
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Aww so pleased for you Poppy that’s amazing news just before Christmas for you and your daughter.
I know it’ll be a bit overwhelming too, but will be so worth it all, once yous are in. Yous will make it your home in no time.
Take care ❤️2 -
Congratulations, such great news. Xx1
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Once you go and view it next week things will be more real for you. 😊3
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Lou67 said:Once you go and view it next week things will be more real for you. 😊
They will do. I told my grandson today and he was just so cute. He said "nanny, will you be taking your TV, bed, microwave, clothes and Alfie (my cat) and can i come and see your new house." I kept telling him i would be taking everything except the cooker and yes of course yes can come and visit. He's 3 and the cutest, with so many questions 4 -
Poppy, amazing news ! How different life will be for you with a stairlift and walk-in shower it sounds fantastic. Good luck with the viewing next week, I'm sure it'll be perfect. Exciting times ahead!
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Thank you @MW123 ☺️1
