New home

Lou67

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

I hope we're all getting virtual invites to the housewarming party?  

poppy123456

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!

poppy123456

Albus_Scope said:

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

Ooh, I have to go buy a new hat then!   

surfygoose

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

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

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

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.  🥂

poppy123456

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.

Sandy_123

Aww nice one @poppy123456 I don't know how I missed this post. Well pleased for your new home

poppy123456

@Sandy_123 thank you so much! ☺️ 

poppy123456

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

Phew, that’s good luck!

Lou67

Your new home couldn’t have came at a better time Poppy. 😊

Hannah_Alumni

I'm so glad the viewing went well Poppy! Brilliant start to the New Year! 

poppy123456

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

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

❤️

JessieJ

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. 👌🥂

poppy123456

Well, it's finally almost time to move house and stressed is an understatement! Fed up of living in mess, untidyness and too many boxes. 

Carpets were laid yesterday but can't see them because the painter and decorator has covered them with dust sheets I'm sure they look lovely! Slight panic with the state of the walls but lining paper will hopefully sort that out. Now i know why they put that paper on the walls...

3 more nights in my current home before i start the next chapter. Excited and a little nervous and can't wait to get there. Thankfully, the removals will hopefully make Saturday a little easier to deal with.

I won't be online as much as normal until i've got there in one piece and i have full internet accesss, which will be sometime on 17th January. So, if anyone wonders where i am, you will know and not panic.