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  • Albus_Alumni
    Albus_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 11,423 Championing
    Ooh, I have to go buy a new hat then!  :D 
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community Member Posts: 541 Empowering
    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.
  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,721 Championing
    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
    Lou67 Community Member Posts: 8,747 Championing

    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
    JessieJ Community Member Posts: 1,366 Championing
    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
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    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. :D


  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 63,201 Championing
    Aww nice one @poppy123456 I don't know how I missed this post. Well pleased for your new home
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    @Sandy_123 thank you so much! ☺️ 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    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
    surfygoose Community Member Posts: 541 Empowering
    Phew, that’s good luck!
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community Member Posts: 8,747 Championing

    Your new home couldn’t have came at a better time Poppy. 😊
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,863 Championing
    I'm so glad the viewing went well Poppy! :)<3 Brilliant start to the New Year! 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    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
    Lou67 Community Member Posts: 8,747 Championing

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

    ❤️
  • JessieJ
    JessieJ Community Member Posts: 1,366 Championing
    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
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    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 :D 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. :D
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community Member Posts: 17,440 Championing
    As you know, I couldn't wish a lovelier person everything you & your daughter hope for in your new, forever home; it will be amazing. :)
  • bookrabbit
    bookrabbit Community Member Posts: 275 Pioneering
    Nice to hear a happy ending to a home search story:)
    I am desperately hoping for one too as the place I am living in is being sold. Since I have hardly been out in the last ten years and my mobility has deteriorated so I can hardly walk this is beyond daunting:(
  • Rosie_Scope
    Rosie_Scope Posts: 8,345 Online Community Team
    Not long now! Wishing you the best of luck with your move, Poppy!

    Sorry to hear that @bookrabbit, that sounds really tough. Hope things get easier for you soon.
  • surfygoose
    surfygoose Community Member Posts: 541 Empowering
    I hope your move goes well and wish you every happiness in your new home.

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