help with my service charges as im on pension credit.

Cherrypie123
Cherrypie123 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
edited July 31 in Benefits and income

Hello, my username is cherry pie and im a retired lady living in st annes, im wanting to buy a flat but it has service charges and wondered if i can get help with those as im on pension credit and guarantee too….my hobbies are walking , and yoga …and love reading.

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  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 3,316 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @Cherrypie123 I'm very sorry but I've just removed your other post with answers by mistake. @OverlyAnxious I believe you'd replied. Can I be a pain and ask if you'd mind sharing this again please? So sorry for the inconvenience both.

  • Cherrypie123
    Cherrypie123 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    as above

  • Cherrypie123
    Cherrypie123 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    hi im new here at scope, my name is cherrypie123 and retired, i enjoy reading and walking and yoga in my spare time.

  • Cherrypie123
    Cherrypie123 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener
    edited July 31

    hi iv just joined scope, and wanting to move to a flat which has service charges , can i get help with them if im on pension credit please….iv heard yes, but just need some conformation before i purchase the flat, as the service charges are £240 per month…many thanks x

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,873 Championing

    Not a problem, Holly. 🙂

    Hi,

    As you are above state pension age, housing costs will be managed by your local council rather than Universal Credit.

    Local councils can make their own rules so they can be different across the country. For this reason, you should contact your local council directly to ask them if they'll cover service charges in your circumstances.

  • 66Mustang
    66Mustang Online Community Member Posts: 15,063 Championing
    edited July 31

    I think it would depend on the nature of the tenancy, like if it's a housing association, private rental, buying it, or whatever

  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 10,514 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Heya @Cherrypie123 welcome to the community. 😁

    I hope you don't mind, but I've merged your three discussions into one as they're all asking the same question and it'll stop any confusion later. I hope that's ok. 😊

  • Cherrypie123
    Cherrypie123 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    yes thank you

  • Holly_Scope
    Holly_Scope Posts: 3,316 Scope Online Community Coordinator

    Thanks so much @OverlyAnxious 😊

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