New home

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  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing

    Aww I’m so pleased for you and your daughter Poppy.
    An amazing start to a new year in a new home.

    Im not sure if your council do it but when I moved into my flat I got white goods and it was a massive help. The Welfare Fund it’s called up here.
    You May wish to purchase a more modern one but thought i would mention it just incase.

    Good luck with the move and I’m sure you and your daughter will have many happy years in your new home 🏡❤️
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,910 Online Community Coordinator
    I hope we're all getting virtual invites to the housewarming party? :) 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Thank you everyone! @Jimm_Scope @Lou67 i was told today to speak to my LA when i sign the tenancy agreement and they will help me information for some funding with cooker at least. Not sure about the carpets but i will ask about those too. 

    If all else fails then my eldest daughter will be happy to get them on credit so i can pay monthly. Thankfully, it will be split between myself and daughter i live with.

    I'm just sitting in the clouds because i didn't expect this to happen so quickly but i'm so happy it did and very greatful that i was luckly enough to be rehoused so quickly because i know the wait for some HA properties can be very long. I'm sure it's not a dream!

    @noman aww that's sweet, thank you! <3
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    I hope we're all getting virtual invites to the housewarming party? :) 

    Oops forgot to reply to this, sorry! Yes, definitely be having one of those, once i moved. Probably be Sat 13th January.
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 6,910 Online Community Coordinator
    Ooh, I have to go buy a new hat then!  :D 
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community member Posts: 471 Empowering
    That’s great news that it has a new kitchen, and although you are going to have to do the carpets, at least you will be able to pick what you want and won’t have anybody else’s stains on them! I’m so pleased that the house is everything you wanted.
  • Kimmy87
    Kimmy87 Community member Posts: 504 Empowering
    I expected to wait 2-3 years, and was offered my flat after 13 months.

    Although a lot of hard work and stress are ahead, it's absolutely worth it once you are all moved and start to feel the physical benefits of living in a suitable home. 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing

    I’m so happy for you Poppy,  it’ll make a big difference to you secure in your own home.
    With the Welfare Fund u here they help with everything I was lucky I got the white goods and a carpet for my bedroom.

    Relax and enjoy your night ❤️

  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community member Posts: 585 Pioneering
    That is fantastic news, Poppy, so pleased it all fits you perfectly, with just the one extra aid to wait for. You will certainly be having a very merry Christmas & a brilliant, if not a tad busy, 2024.  🥂

  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 5,232 Championing
    WOOooHOoooooooooooooOOOOOO!!! <3🥂🥳🎉

    That's amazing news @poppy123456!!! And such a quick turnaround too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome way to start 2024 for you!!!!

    🥂🥳🎉
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Aww i'm really blown away by all of the lovely comments, thank you all so much. It hasn't sunk in yet but i'm sure it will soon when i buy some boxes to start the packing. :D


  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,633 Championing
    Aww nice one @poppy123456 I don't know how I missed this post. Well pleased for your new home
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    @Sandy_123 thank you so much! ☺️ 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    I'm so incredibly thankful that i was offered a house so quickly! Today i had a letter from my letting agency, which was posted on 13th December, the day before i gave my 1 month written notice. They are increasing my rent by £80 PCM from March 2024. This would mean a shortfall of £115 PCM, which is a huge amount for me! They made sure to tell me in the letter that as a loyal, long term tennant my rent is below market rates.... yeah right!

    Thankfully, i will not be living here when the rent increases. My rent will be paid in full as a social housing tenant.
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community member Posts: 471 Empowering
    Phew, that’s good luck!
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing

    Your new home couldn’t have came at a better time Poppy. 😊
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,906 Championing
    I'm so glad the viewing went well Poppy! :)<3 Brilliant start to the New Year! 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Just to give a last update... we picked up the keys today! Can't stop smiling. I also booked a removal company for the house move on 13th January. Thank you once again to everyone that commented!
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing

    That’s great Poppy won’t be to long till your settled in your new home. Making new memories with your family. 

    ❤️
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community member Posts: 585 Pioneering
    Fantastic, Poppy, you now know it's real. Hope you get a nice new keychain for Christmas to go with those keys & a bottle of bubbly stuff, to celebrate your new 'relaxed' start of your permanent new home. 👌🥂