Is the council housing system fair

[miss burger 10]

I put my name on the houseing register when i was sixteen a year later i went to the housing with my mum and got a two bed masonet for me end my son we where living at my mums who bought there home i was sharing a room with my sister who was still at school. it only took me a week to get that property 5 years later i had to move again due to surtain surcumstances i got a 2 bed house witch took me 6 months i am now moving again in to a 3 bed house due to over crouding i have only been here 5 years so why cant people who ave been on 20 or more years get one it dont seem fair to me.

[HelpJapan 10]

They could build some high rise flats.

 

i agree this...

[0742Sheff 10]

My bold - I'm proof it works!

 

Please don't add content when quoting me. It makes people think i am contradicting myself and almost unreadable.

 

The council had to pay to build the houses in the first place.

 

Yes and those houses have more than paid for themselves in rent over the years.

 

No it doesn't, you're right. However, there is nothing stopping you privately renting.

 

There is nothing stopping you but why would you spend £500 when you can live in a house for £400?

 

When I had a private rental property I paid £500 for a very nice house in a nice area..... I then bought my own house 3 years ago. So it is doable (because I have a job, I look after my money etc etc.)

 

Congratulations. Not everyone is as lucky as you....

[toptotty1117 10]

Thank you. Although, I dont believe it's down to luck

[chem1st 10]

Thank you. Although, I dont believe it's down to luck

 

Have you fully paid off your mortgage in those 3 years?

[Bulgarian 10]

so why cant people who ave been on 20 or more years get one it dont seem fair to me.

 

it seems to require having a kid every year or so to emulate your "luck" ?

[evensus 10]

What makes you think it should be the council's responsibility to provide homes for people in Sheffield? I have made it my own responsibility to provide my own home

 

Wish I could get hold of the 20 grand for a deposit to do that luvvie. You're so much better than the rest of us. It must be a difficult burdon to carry

 

You can, it's called saving every penny you can for 3 to 4 years.

Not spending on going out/holidays etc.

[Total Chaos 10]

My rent is just under £90 a week. Is that cheep? I wouldn't know.

 

It was £450 a month for private,now i pay £250.

[2's Company 10]

It was £450 a month for private,now i pay £250.

 

Have you moved into a council property? Ours is 320 in a HA and that includes water.

[Total Chaos 10]

Have you moved into a council property? Ours is 320 in a HA and that includes water.

 

Yeah, why pay £450 when i only have to pay £250 .i think its £7 a week for water included.

[toptotty1117 10]

Have you fully paid off your mortgage in those 3 years?

 

No I haven't. What is your point?

[toptotty1117 10]

You can, it's called saving every penny you can for 3 to 4 years.

Not spending on going out/holidays etc.

 

Good for you Evensus. We need more people like you.