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New style ESA and getting a lodger
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Flossy73
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Hi, I’m new here!
I wonder if anyone knows the answer as I can’t seem to find anything about it online. I know with the old style income related esa you could only keep £20 a week…. I am in the support group of the the new style esa and I know that is contribution based so not income based.
i also get standard rate pip on daily and mobility but its just not enough to cover my outgoings. I live alone and have a mortgage and with everything getting more and more expensive it’s starting to be a real worry.
so basically, am I able to get a lodger and not lose money or not please? I don’t really relish the idea of sharing my home as I sleep loads and am set in my ways but needs must…. If it’s a possibility that is.
I know I will lose 25% discount on council tax and my bills will increase but it seems the only real way I might be able to make my money stretch.
I wonder if anyone knows the answer as I can’t seem to find anything about it online. I know with the old style income related esa you could only keep £20 a week…. I am in the support group of the the new style esa and I know that is contribution based so not income based.
i also get standard rate pip on daily and mobility but its just not enough to cover my outgoings. I live alone and have a mortgage and with everything getting more and more expensive it’s starting to be a real worry.
so basically, am I able to get a lodger and not lose money or not please? I don’t really relish the idea of sharing my home as I sleep loads and am set in my ways but needs must…. If it’s a possibility that is.
I know I will lose 25% discount on council tax and my bills will increase but it seems the only real way I might be able to make my money stretch.
Thank you ☺️
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Hello @Flossy73
I see Poppy has answered you here on the other thread. I just wanted to welcome you to the community!
Hannah - She / Her
Online Community Coordinator @ Scope
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