income support information please.

[doUknow]

Hi, i am working full time and getting £950.00 a month... i am paying £700 a month rent so as far as i am aware... i am living on less than someone on job seekers allowance. Therefore i would be better off not working, it would seem. The question i have if anyone knows is... under my circumstances, would i be able to get help with paying rent, or income support or something and also how much would i be entitled too if i could? Thanks in advance.

[boxtops]

I can't answer your question, but how come you say "as far as I am aware"? Does your rental agreement give a specific amount? mine did.

[jackthehat]

In your situation, I would continue to work but look around for somewhere cheaper to rent or think about sharing.

At that level of income, I can't see you getting any sort of help, I'm afraid.

[factor-fiction]

£700 seems a lot. What sort of otce would you have to give to move out?
There is an online site that can work out benefit entitlements

[factor-fiction]

^ I thought I'd typed NOTICE not OTCE

[cazzz1975]

wouldnt it be easier to find a cheaper property to rent?, 700per month seems quite expensive

[Buenchico]

Check here to see if you're eligible for tax credits:
http://www.direct.gov...hoqualifies/DG_181268

You might also be eligible for Council Tax Benefit:
http://www.direct.gov...ow_income/DG_10018923

Factor30 and Cazzz:
Perhaps the questioner lives in London, where £700 per month is a typical price for renting a one-bedroom flat:
http://www.workgatewa...g-cost-of-living.html

Chris

[bednobs]

If that is the case then the poster needs to look into downsizing i guess. Either a studio, bedsit, or house share perhaps?
Sorry i know that didn't answer your question, but you either need to increase your income or decrease your outgoings and moving somewhere cheaper would seem the obvious place to start

[factor-fiction]

Maybe Chris, but if someone can't afford to live somewhere ( whether it be in London or anywhere else) then moving to a less expensive area has to be considered

[doUknow]

Yes i do live in east london and have been looking for somewhere cheaper but... this is about the cheapest i can find. I have found studio flats for about £650 but they are so tiny and complete dumps. I don't want to rent a room somewhere... i'm 28 years old and like living on my own. Thanks for the links Mark, i will check them out.

[ladyalex]

This site might help.

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

[sara3]

or look for a part time job to help out?