janinio87uk
Mummy to a bouncy boy!
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Hi all,
I have recently become a single parent as things weren't working out with my OH of 6 yrs. LO is 18 months old and we are currently staying with my parents. Not my idea of an ideal situation as I'm 24 the last thing I want is to be living with my parents. Doesn't help that I'm staying on the couch as my 2 adult brothers live here as well so there is no room for us really.
I have applied for council housing (Yay! Highlight of my life...not, as I know they aren't exactly in top notch condition here where I live).
Ofcourse I have no idea how long it will take to get somewhere to live so my first question is about benefits...
If I try and get money together to get a private rented house at say £450/month can I apply for income support etc before I find somewhere to help pay deposit/first months rent or do I have to be in the new place first?? And will the benefits cover the cost of rent/council tax?
I assume getting a private rent will affect the length of time to get a council home as I will be classed as suitable accomodation but does private renting affect the benefits I'd be entitled to?
Also, a friend of mine is looking to move out of her parents place, if we wanted to rent together would that affect my benefits alot or not so much as its a friend not a partner?? (Not sure I want to do this though)
Im sorry for all the questions but this is new to me and a website doesnt help me with these questions.
I am currently working 20 hrs a week but have been told that my temp contract may be coming to an end soon, as im currently on a month by month basis. So to add to everything I may be unemployed soon as well (Yay!...Not!)
If anyone has any insight I would be greatly appreciative.
Thank you all in advance xx
I have recently become a single parent as things weren't working out with my OH of 6 yrs. LO is 18 months old and we are currently staying with my parents. Not my idea of an ideal situation as I'm 24 the last thing I want is to be living with my parents. Doesn't help that I'm staying on the couch as my 2 adult brothers live here as well so there is no room for us really.
I have applied for council housing (Yay! Highlight of my life...not, as I know they aren't exactly in top notch condition here where I live).
Ofcourse I have no idea how long it will take to get somewhere to live so my first question is about benefits...
If I try and get money together to get a private rented house at say £450/month can I apply for income support etc before I find somewhere to help pay deposit/first months rent or do I have to be in the new place first?? And will the benefits cover the cost of rent/council tax?
I assume getting a private rent will affect the length of time to get a council home as I will be classed as suitable accomodation but does private renting affect the benefits I'd be entitled to?
Also, a friend of mine is looking to move out of her parents place, if we wanted to rent together would that affect my benefits alot or not so much as its a friend not a partner?? (Not sure I want to do this though)
Im sorry for all the questions but this is new to me and a website doesnt help me with these questions.
I am currently working 20 hrs a week but have been told that my temp contract may be coming to an end soon, as im currently on a month by month basis. So to add to everything I may be unemployed soon as well (Yay!...Not!)
If anyone has any insight I would be greatly appreciative.
Thank you all in advance xx