I’m looking for a place to live. It shouldn’t be that hard. I’m 28 (a month away from 29 – ulp), I have residual university debts which I’m trying to pay off but I earn well enough and I live in a highly urbanised area.<\/p>\n
So guess what? It’s going to cost me around \u00a31,300 to set foot over the doorstep of my new abode, wherever it may be and finding it ain’t no picnic either. The lower limit seems to be around \u00a3400 per month for a 2 bedroom pigeonhole above a shop in a dodgy area. There are a few decent pads for a reasonable price but I’m stumped for the deposit and the fees.<\/p>\n
The regular way of doing things so far as I am aware is to apply to the council housing department and to various housing associations, but I have made contact with them and they tell me I don’t stand a chance as I don’t have children, a medical condition or lack of a roof over my head and I will remain on the waiting list for at least 5 years. True enough, housing should go to those most in need, but fuck, what am I supposed to do? I’m nearly 30 for fucks sake and I can’t afford to move out of my parents house even on 2 wages? 5 YEARS<\/em>??? Is there really such a lack of affordable housing?<\/p>\n Looks like I’ll either be saving for a few months or taking out a loan.<\/p>\n It shouldn’t be this hard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m looking for a place to live. It shouldn’t be that hard. I’m 28 (a month away from 29 – ulp), I have residual university debts which I’m trying to pay off but I earn well enough and I live … Continue reading