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Rents are scandlous anyway but it's best that I don't start on our blessed estate agents. If there's one profession which really grates, it's estate agents and their double dealing tactics. Private rents are just about out of reach for most now too, and increasing.
My generation were so very lucky but at the time, we didn't realise how lucky. I'm sorry for all who are struggling now, including my own.

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The Idea is ridiculous- it is not going to reduce the H.B bill, atall!!

If my dogs and cats suddenly die overnight and so we can now apply for a 1bed flat-of which there are 0.7%
available- the rent is on average (WPH) higher than my 3 bed. Our rent is £85 a week, 1 bed flats are £115 average. (Property Pool Plus), so that is dis regarding Private Landlords-who must be rubbing their hands in fooking glee!

The whole thing is laughable, almost

If the average low paid person (70% of H.B claiments are under-employed, or low paid workers-not doleys) has to pay on average £20 p.w rent- then that is £20 less that they can spend supporting their local shops

Bye bye independant Grocers, Butchers, Charity Shops etc etc
Bye bye Birkenhead Market Stalls.

Oh.....and of the tiny % of 1 beds available 99% are only available to over 55s, the other 1%-over 60s.

Me n thee are very early forties.

lodgers or kids moving back in with parents seems to be the only way forward if you can't move into smaller housing.

Not many people have been too bothered by these changes, they had been announced earlier last year..and people have left it to late to change this welfare reform bill IMO!

Time for beans on toast,flog the lappy, get rid of broadband and spend no more on fags and booze!!

Happy Days hey Taylor ?

How idealistic! Latest figures suggest that up to 90% of the U.K are unaware of Bedroom Tax.

As for the 'beer swilling, broadband using, flat screen tele watching' brigade that you portray- I assume you are a reader of The ... or the Daily Fail?

Lodgers? Ha! Who will fund CRB checks for said lodgers? Or are 'plebs' expected to take in any old person, regardless of their own/ their kids safety??

Smaller properties-that cost more than larger social housing properties?? Yup, that will solve the Housing Benefit bill.

As for kids 'moving back in with parents'- what about the kids who grew up 'in care' and were re-homed by the council upon reaching majority?

Those who were physically, mentally and sexually abused by their parents.

Sorry, you talk a lot of idealistic, generalising shit.

Remember, you are are only one step away from debilitating illness, redundancy etc.

Are you allowed an opinion on this thread? Can I post an opinion without being attacked or accused of being fake?
This bedroom tax will no doubt affect a lot of people and I'm sure that a lot of the people affected by it do smoke and drink excessively. How much is a packet of cigarettes these days, about £8 isn't it, so a 20 a day habit cost say about £56 per week, that's £224 per month and then you have got the cost of your booze and cat food and dog food to add to this.

Well that touched a sore spot!...Lets get this straight i didn't portay anyone..and if the cap fits wear it...benefits are not for the above.it is for food,heating clothes...not for luxury's.

Excuse me, idealistic?? realistic more like.

90% unaware of bedroom tax (where are you getting this info from?)obvs its not that important to the majority then???
From what i've read the feedback from housing associations say around 90% are willing to pay the shortfall to stay in there property.

And for your info i don't read newspapers...unlike you obvs read shyte to be quoting it all over wiki.
Everything you spout is the extreme case scenario...get real!!
You need to re read my post and stop labelling people plebs beer swilling ... etc...its not nice especially as you are going to be their rep at next council meeting..haha with that attitude goood luck.

As for the other kids moving back with parents ...this is part of welfare reforms...no more kids leaving school for a career in baby making...from now on they will have to stay in the family home..just like the good old days!!

My post was about my own experiences and the only solution i personally can see working for me, i too face cuts due to being long term sick at the moment.and thats another thing..most people on long term sick get more money than say jsa so can still pay the bedroom tax.

This is the attitude that this country needs to change....why should the tax payers of this country pay for everything..too many people just expect a free ride..well no more hopefully..and no i'm not a tory!!

i will also be affected by this and i DONT smoke and i also make my own wine that costs pennies for when i fancy a drink with friends, the laptop and internet i use was a present from my son (so i could make friends) i had to wait till i was in my 40s before i had the internet and its from having this that i now have met some wonderful friends and with their support and the kind words of some of the people on here life isnt as grim as it used to be, so while i agree some people could budget better the internet can be more of a lifeline than a luxury IMHO
as for people with pets maybe they got them when they were working and could afford them at the time and some pets are the only thing some people have to talk to

Agree internet is a lifeline especially for lonely people..but its no good to anyone if you've got no roof over your head.
so mine is being sacrificed.

Sorry haha, certainly is on here eh Granny?

Im not sacrificing my internet my daughter is autistic & she is happy doing stuff on it,my laptop was a present.I also have a dog that I rescued & she aint going anywhere.we will manage I will just live on coffee & cup a soup so long as my kids & dog have food in their bellies

Same here, food in mine and the dogs belly..is all i worry about!