Living away from home tips and support

[Little Miss Anxious]

I am thinking of moving into my own place in Augast for a six months trial just to gain the experience, practice my challenges with independant living, express or use my responsibility skills for good use and to get my own space for a while and only go by the landlords rules.

I was wondering what I could do to prepare me for moving out and coping by myself in my own place or with other house mates???

If I decided to move in with other people who I don't know, What can I do to make sure that I am on good terms with them and not have them complain about me or have me kicked out of the house???

I would like to overcome some motor skill problems as well.

what are the consequences of moving into my own place and how can problems be solved?

what is expected of me as a person using rental accomadation? What is expected of me by the landlord besides paying my rent???

It would also help if you could tell me if there is any easir tools for cutting nails because I have great difficulty cutting the nails on my left hand even though I am left handed??? Am 23 and a student dloing the leaving cert.

Thank you for listening.

WB please...

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[agsiul]

How did you get on with the move? Did you move out and did you move out on your own or with other people?

[Little Miss Anxious]

No not yet. But I am going to try and do it this September..

[agsiul]

Good luck. I've shared a lot of the time and even though it's tricky living with other people it makes it easier to pay the bills because that can be very expensive. I would say that it would be easier just to start off with anyway.

[meow]

Hey

I've been living away from home for two years now, and I'm doing okay.

I think to prepare yourself for moving out, make sure you know how to cook and clean at first. Just learn a few basic recipes and you should be okay.

Its easier moving in with people you know, but if you don't know them, its best to try and make friends with them I find it difficult living with my house mates as I'm a bit anti social and need my own space a lot. Also make sure you clean up after yourself. I do this but annoyingly not every one in my house does! maybe do a rota or something.

Apart from paying rent, you just had to make sure you don't break anything and follow the contract. Ask if you can have an extra copy of the contract for yourself as well.
I hope that helps.

[littlemissbump14]

Why not 'practise' ahead of time?
ASk your parents nt to do anything for you, so that you learn to cope with cooking, laundry etc on your own. However, being at home you have the safety net that you can ask for help to learn if you need it! Also, perhaps ask friends and family to point out things that may cause potential problems with housemates- so that you aware. If you are aware it's a good start!
As for bills etc, I just have a list in a prominent position of what needs paying and when, and if applicable the cost. E.g. gas, quarterly, on these dates- send them the meter reading ahead of time. Internet monthly on x date, y cost. That way bills don't sneak up on me!
A top tip fr cooking- scissors are your friend! I get laughed at heaps because I cut nearly everything with them! Meat, Pizza you name it! I just find it so much easier (and less dangerous) than knives!

Good luck though- you'll do fine! Remember: parents (or other helpfull friends) are only ever a phone call away! Mightly useful the first time you throw out the electric and have no idea how to identify a fuse box!!

x

[agsiul]

You're dead right about the cleaning. This is one of the most annoying things or the thing that causes the most hassle. The other thing is being late paying bills or rent, and being loud if you come in late. so keep an eye on them. It takes a little time to get used to the routine of other people so just go with it for a while. I like to hide out in my room as well. nothing wrong with that! Sometimes you can be with a really good group of people that you will do things with and other times you all do your own thinga nd just meet every so often for a chat and a nice cup of tea. I'm still really good friends with people I lived with years ago and others I wouldn't even remember their names.

[Little Miss Anxious]

I am having problems with getting rent allowance.

The housing council refused putting me on the housing list for the reason that I don't have a housing need and am not homeless.

What should I do now???

I really want to get my own place......

[londoncatlover]

You have to go to the Homeless person's unit of your local councel with a letter from your parents staing that you are no longer welcome to live with them and the date which you are expected to move out on, i.e three weeks from now etc.
It sounds harsh but thats just the procedure they follow. First they will put you in tempory accomodation which could either be a hostle,bed and breakfast or a tempery flat. there is not much choice in London , it all depends on what s available on the day. It may be different in your region. After a year or so you will eventualley get a counsel flat.
I've lived away from home since age 16.I love my independance and I can't imagine myself living any other way.
You could always save for a deposit and rent a room in a houseshare or go to Uni and live in Student accomadaton.

[londoncatlover]

Q. what is expected of me as a person using rental accomadation? What is expected of me by the landlord besides paying my rent???
A. Counsel tax is a huge bummer which you will need to work nto your budget unless you get housing and councel tax beneft. The landlord will give you a tenancy agreement to sign with specific criteria usualley things like not to change
fixtures and fittings, pay rent on a certain date, keep the premisis free from damage. (this means clean and tidy according to most landlords, but they have to give you 24 hr notice before the come round so thats enough time for a good spring clean).
It is the landlords responcibility to fix things like blocked toilets, leaky sinks and things like that.
The landlord will tell you before you sign the contract if electricity and gas is included in the rent.

[Little Miss Anxious]

thanks for all those tips.

Am over the moon.

I just moved into my own flat in town 2-3 weeks ago.



I am hoping to rent suppliment and a housing package soon, because I am finding it tough socialising financially.