Warrant for possession?

[cbear214 10]

I noticed I never replied to this (so 2 years on I'll reply lol)

We did keep the house (THANKFULLY) and I broke down after they told us we were keeping it. We set up (AGAIN) a direct debit for rent and it's been paid every month since, and we have not missed a payment. I think the total is now at 1500 or around that which is a lovely improvement (about 1000 down from what it was). We're hoping to have it all paid off in the next few years (I'd say 3 years, give or take) and move out and have a fresh start somewhere new

[Douglas J 10]

I noticed I never replied to this (so 2 years on I'll reply lol)

We did keep the house (THANKFULLY) and I broke down after they told us we were keeping it. We set up (AGAIN) a direct debit for rent and it's been paid every month since, and we have not missed a payment. I think the total is now at 1500 or around that which is a lovely improvement (about 1000 down from what it was). We're hoping to have it all paid off in the next few years (I'd say 3 years, give or take) and move out and have a fresh start somewhere new

 

That's great news - and even better that you're still there and on top of things two years later.

 

I used to represent people in court in that situation and it IS very intense - a lot of people do break down when we get the eviction stopped. With some people, I would be working with them for a long time afterwards but with others, this was the end of the case and I lost contact with them Sometimes I would meet them years later and see how much better off they were with a period of crisis long in the past.

[geared 316]

If you've lived in the council property for so long you should look into buying it.

The discount for long possession is pretty decent.

[Danny_Boy 10]

If you've lived in the council property for so long you should look into buying it.

The discount for long possession is pretty decent.

 

I imagine a mortgage would be impossible with council rent arrears, I would concentrate on getting everything repaid and repairing your credit then perhaps look at taking advantage of the massive discount.