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Hi there me and my girlfriend are both uni students and are hoping to move out in 6 months time or so. We dont want to live in university dorms and just want a normal house or flat. We're both worried about being able to afford it. Does anyone have any advice or info about being able to get benefits and whatnot?
many thanks dean
many thanks dean
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you will need to pay your rent with student loan/money from parents/money from part time job.
you are exempt from council tax though.
you may find it's cheaper to share a house with someone else too.
your accomodation office or SU help centre will be able to advise you on the best action hopefully.
House sharing will be the cheaper and the more social way forward.
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you can still share...why does any of that make a difference?
Two-bed places of any quality are about £550pcm in Newcastle, I would imagine the rates will vary somewhat depending on the town but not that much. Utilities are another £100pcm. Then there's food, socialising, etc.
A good way is to rent two rooms in a large house if you haven't been together long. Moving in with a partner is a big step, and many relationships don't clear the hurdle. If you only rent as a couple, and you split up, you are stuck there. It's an important point to consider.
I don't think so.
If you have a limited income you may be eligible for Council Tax benefit though. Pop into your local council and ask.