Social housing & white goods

RJPar
RJPar Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
edited April 2023 in Housing and independent living
All

I would like to thank everyone that has helped me with advice on this platform πŸ‘πŸ‘
The good news is I have been offered a 1 bed bungalow going to view tomorrow, has to be 100% better than temporary accommodation.

The not so good news is I was informed yesterday 27th March & I will view tomorrow 29th the housing association say that they will bring a contract & hand over the keys assuming I like the property, (but I really can't refuse)  I literally have nothing to my name apart from UC. The housing association have been helpful by applying for community grant 4-8 week waiting time 😳, reading the council's website they want you to move in ASAP. I don't even know if gas or electric is on. The property is via local council homefinder & I have been fortunate to be offered a property so quickly..... Will update tomorrow after viewing 🀞
there is a long story that I won't bore you with how I got in this predicament.

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  • RJPar
    RJPar Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    @Teddybear12

    Is quite a daunting task, the phone call I had from the housing association was crammed full of information & I had not got a clue of half of what she was going on about, it's like we should know all the ins & outs of the process. To get out of temporary accommodation will be fantastic..
  • Breacon
    Breacon Online Community Member Posts: 103 Contributor
    Congratulations in getting your new home, it sounds perfect.
    I hope you will be very happy there, especially with a little garden to tend,Β 
    So pleased for you.
  • Cher_Alumni
    Cher_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,714 Championing
    Hello @RJPar and congratulations on your new home, I hope the move goes well and you settle in quickly!

    Shelter have a fab advice page around Emergency grants, loans and money help designed with moving somewhat in mind if you want to give that a read. Are you okay for white goods?

    I look forward to hearing about how you get on :)
  • RJPar
    RJPar Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    Thank you all, will be a long process to get all in place..........but is no rush πŸ™
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,824 Championing
    Congratulations on your home, I hope you will be happy there.
  • RJPar
    RJPar Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    @Sandy_123

    Thank you......Is a nice area, friendly people in the close, can't wait for it to warm up πŸ₯ΆΒ 
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,824 Championing
    It sounds ideal to me I can't wait for warmer weather too
  • fluffycat
    fluffycat Online Community Member Posts: 256 Empowering
    Might be helpful to look at:-


    Charitable trusts (depending on criteria)

    Free ads (online marketplaces and freebie sites)Β 

    Some areas have furniture recycling schemes (try social services for list etc.)
  • RJPar
    RJPar Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    @fluffycat

    Thank you good information πŸ‘πŸ‘

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