Service Charge

Katrina65 · February 9

can someone please advise. I am on Universal Credit and have been told two different things by DWP. I cannot get any help with a service charge on a flat I intend to purchase? I understand the ground rent and management fee is excluded but always thought this was part of housing costs? I have Pip and no requirement to work.

JessieJ · February 9

Hi @Katrina65

I think it's if you own the property or you're a leaseholder, you should get it.

In my case, I'm a leaseholder of a flat & receive the housing element from UC, for service charges minus their insurance.

Katrina65 · February 9

if you don’t mind me asking how much is that per month. The service charge (same as leasehold I would imagine). The service charge is pretty steep on this £2,564 per annum.

Kimi87 · February 9

https://www.turn2us.org.uk/get-support/information-for-your-situation/universal-credit-uc-housing-costs-element/universal-credit-uc-how-much-will-i-get-i-m-a-homeowner

Try this link, also I wouldn't personally ask DWP for benefits advice, instead you can talk to a local welfare rights organisation.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

Emilee · February 9

You need to have been claiming for 9 months and not have any earnings on your claim in order to claim service charge as a homeowner @Katrina65. There are more details on the link @Kimi87 shared.

Katrina65 · February 9

many thanks for your information. Much appreciated.

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