OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
I read your posts with interest, I would love to come home myself one day, but I doubt it will happen, it's nice to watch your progress and see how well you have managed, by yourself too. Good for you sweety!
#572
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks for the wonderful thoughts. Unfortunately I did not make it to the last level of interviewing. Although I was disappointed I am not sure if I would be up to taking care of 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4 reception rooms, formal dining room, 4 floors, breakfast room, kitchen and then have time to ride the horses and train their new dog . Yes, I think I am beginning to feel more 'at home' and yes I really do miss my husband and my dogs so very much, I see something and I always think he will love to see that. That has been my one big regret him not being here with me, although I know that the stress of things right now would not be good for him. I want to get things more settled and hopefully the house will sell before to long. We really need the funds of the to get him and the dogs over here and give us a little of a financial start. Its get very lonely here, even with the friends you meet, it is never the same as being with the ones you truly love and who love you. I hope somehow your dream will come true and you will be able to come back home
Did you hear anything more about the house keeping job ED? How are you feeling about moving back home now? are you starting to feel more 'at home' yet? I'm sure you still miss your husband and doggy, any news on their future arrival?
I read your posts with interest, I would love to come home myself one day, but I doubt it will happen, it's nice to watch your progress and see how well you have managed, by yourself too. Good for you sweety!
I read your posts with interest, I would love to come home myself one day, but I doubt it will happen, it's nice to watch your progress and see how well you have managed, by yourself too. Good for you sweety!
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#573
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
This is the new thread for all us oldies moving back. Those who have moved back and those who do in the near future can leave information that might help the rest of us on our new venture.
I am 66 and was supposed to moved back 10years ago but got derailed by one thing and another. Sometimes I think I have left it to late but I will do it.
I have worked in nursing home where many pensioners end up either because they can no longer cope on their own and relatives live to far away to be of help. What I mean by can no longer cope is they could no longer drive some became housebound and fell into depression. Once in a nursing home its almost impossible for them to get out without the help of a relative. I never want to end up like that.
Leaving it too long. I had a friend who wanted to move back home but kept putting it off. When she got into her 70's she felt that the upheavel would just be too much for her. She had no family close and those who she thought would welcome her into their homes did no such thing. Shen ended up in a nurising home and went down hill really quickly.
I am 66 and was supposed to moved back 10years ago but got derailed by one thing and another. Sometimes I think I have left it to late but I will do it.
I have worked in nursing home where many pensioners end up either because they can no longer cope on their own and relatives live to far away to be of help. What I mean by can no longer cope is they could no longer drive some became housebound and fell into depression. Once in a nursing home its almost impossible for them to get out without the help of a relative. I never want to end up like that.
Leaving it too long. I had a friend who wanted to move back home but kept putting it off. When she got into her 70's she felt that the upheavel would just be too much for her. She had no family close and those who she thought would welcome her into their homes did no such thing. Shen ended up in a nurising home and went down hill really quickly.
#574
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Trottytrue,
Any luck on selling your house yet? Did you dig up and rebury St Joseph?
I am getting nowhere with my house sale, I have reduced the price, but still haven't had anyone even look! I haven't buried St Joseph yet though, I am waiting for my US citizenship interview, beginning November. Not the best time of year to sell a house I guess, with holidays coming up. The market here in SC sucks too. But have to keep fingers crossed
Any luck on selling your house yet? Did you dig up and rebury St Joseph?
I am getting nowhere with my house sale, I have reduced the price, but still haven't had anyone even look! I haven't buried St Joseph yet though, I am waiting for my US citizenship interview, beginning November. Not the best time of year to sell a house I guess, with holidays coming up. The market here in SC sucks too. But have to keep fingers crossed
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks for the wonderful thoughts. Unfortunately I did not make it to the last level of interviewing. Although I was disappointed I am not sure if I would be up to taking care of 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4 reception rooms, formal dining room, 4 floors, breakfast room, kitchen and then have time to ride the horses and train their new dog . Yes, I think I am beginning to feel more 'at home' and yes I really do miss my husband and my dogs so very much, I see something and I always think he will love to see that. That has been my one big regret him not being here with me, although I know that the stress of things right now would not be good for him. I want to get things more settled and hopefully the house will sell before to long. We really need the funds of the to get him and the dogs over here and give us a little of a financial start. Its get very lonely here, even with the friends you meet, it is never the same as being with the ones you truly love and who love you. I hope somehow your dream will come true and you will be able to come back home
It's not a very good time of year to be selling houses, but maybe after Christmas things will buck up
I hear ya, the missing loved ones is not easy huh? Not the same thing for me, but my hubby is working in CO, me and Son stuck here in IL, we get to see him about once a month if we are lucky, but it's not something we want to do for too much longer!
Good luck with everything ED, you are doing so well there and although you are doing it alone (for now) you are alone for the best reasons...just think of the reunion you guys will have when everything comes right!
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Thanks for the wonderful thoughts. Unfortunately I did not make it to the last level of interviewing. Although I was disappointed I am not sure if I would be up to taking care of 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4 reception rooms, formal dining room, 4 floors, breakfast room, kitchen and then have time to ride the horses and train their new dog . Yes, I think I am beginning to feel more 'at home' and yes I really do miss my husband and my dogs so very much, I see something and I always think he will love to see that. That has been my one big regret him not being here with me, although I know that the stress of things right now would not be good for him. I want to get things more settled and hopefully the house will sell before to long. We really need the funds of the to get him and the dogs over here and give us a little of a financial start. Its get very lonely here, even with the friends you meet, it is never the same as being with the ones you truly love and who love you. I hope somehow your dream will come true and you will be able to come back home
#577
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Yes, I can stay indefinitely of course for 320 pounds per month, almost as much as renting. If house sells can't see having much more than what they will allow as at the moment, as you have to divide what you get by $1.78 Canadian, so I don't think that will change the council house much, but of course hope to be working by then and self sufficient. Does anyone out there know anything about Government grants to start up new business in Scotland. Any information would be appreciated. I am at the point if I can't find a decent job then perhaps I should make one of my own. I have a good idea just need some financial assistance to get it off the ground. I do have business background as I owned and operated my own for a few years and was quite successful at it.
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
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But not meant to be and seems like way too much hard work!! Also, not in Scotland, where you seem to want to be. Something better is sure to come along. Meantime, thanks for all info on bedlinen, etc, sure is fun to go shopping in new places!! BTW how much longer do you have at your present lodgings? Can you stay there indefinitely? If you sell the house and make money from it, how will that affect your eligibility for council housing?[/QUOTE]
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
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But not meant to be and seems like way too much hard work!! Also, not in Scotland, where you seem to want to be. Something better is sure to come along. Meantime, thanks for all info on bedlinen, etc, sure is fun to go shopping in new places!! BTW how much longer do you have at your present lodgings? Can you stay there indefinitely? If you sell the house and make money from it, how will that affect your eligibility for council housing?[/QUOTE]
#578
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Yes, I can stay indefinitely of course for 320 pounds per month, almost as much as renting. If house sells can't see having much more than what they will allow as at the moment, as you have to divide what you get by $1.78 Canadian, so I don't think that will change the council house much, but of course hope to be working by then and self sufficient. Does anyone out there know anything about Government grants to start up new business in Scotland. Any information would be appreciated. I am at the point if I can't find a decent job then perhaps I should make one of my own. I have a good idea just need some financial assistance to get it off the ground. I do have business background as I owned and operated my own for a few years and was quite successful at it.
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
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But not meant to be and seems like way too much hard work!! Also, not in Scotland, where you seem to want to be. Something better is sure to come along. Meantime, thanks for all info on bedlinen, etc, sure is fun to go shopping in new places!! BTW how much longer do you have at your present lodgings? Can you stay there indefinitely? If you sell the house and make money from it, how will that affect your eligibility for council housing?
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
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But not meant to be and seems like way too much hard work!! Also, not in Scotland, where you seem to want to be. Something better is sure to come along. Meantime, thanks for all info on bedlinen, etc, sure is fun to go shopping in new places!! BTW how much longer do you have at your present lodgings? Can you stay there indefinitely? If you sell the house and make money from it, how will that affect your eligibility for council housing?
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Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Does anyone out there know anything about Government grants to start up new business in Scotland. Any information would be appreciated. I am at the point if I can't find a decent job then perhaps I should make one of my own. I have a good idea just need some financial assistance to get it off the ground. I do have business background as I owned and operated my own for a few years and was quite successful at it.
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
Saw a wonderful little flat today, one bedroom very nicely furnished, in town of Stewarton, but looked over country fields, lovely little garden at the back, with a little burn rippling beside it. It was 375 pounds, very large front bedroom, with built in closets, nice size living room, the kitchen was small but well equipped. Problem is that I don't think they will accept anyone on benefits.
http://www.scottishbusinessgrants.go..._FirstPage.jsp you might get some info/further links from there.
Have you also checked out the webiste http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/ in particular, the forums there are very good - you might get some help with how to go about renting while receiving housing benefit (I think that's what you were referring to). JG is right - there are kind of 2 schools of thought about renting to people on housing benefit - one is that it's a good thing as you may be able to get the rent paid directly and the other view is to simply not let to those on benefits.
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Is the rent paid directly to the landlord or do you receive the benefit to use as you wish? I ask because I've read that many landlords like tennants who receive housing benefits because they know they are going to be paid direct from the government...therefore they know they will be paid.
Good luck Peggie.
#581
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Here in Ayrshire, not sure if the same in other counties is that you have to have agreement with landlord in writing to take to them before they will issue benefit, so it is a catch 22 situation. I myself would like to be able to do this without my landlord knowing I am on any type of benefits. Also on the application for benefits, there is a question regarding if you wish the benefit to be paid directly to you or to your landlord.
I really did fall in love with this cottage/flat, old traditional brownstone main floor flat, with basically everything in it that I would wish for. Stewarton is a lovely little town with many small boutique type businesses. It is also vibrant artistic area so has many hidden aspects to it, only five minute buss ride from KIlmaurs, and 20 minute train ride from Glasgow. So I will have to see what I can do to get it, might have to bite the bullet and talk to agent and ask if owner would be interested in renting to person on benefits, as many landlords put no DSS right on there ads.
I really did fall in love with this cottage/flat, old traditional brownstone main floor flat, with basically everything in it that I would wish for. Stewarton is a lovely little town with many small boutique type businesses. It is also vibrant artistic area so has many hidden aspects to it, only five minute buss ride from KIlmaurs, and 20 minute train ride from Glasgow. So I will have to see what I can do to get it, might have to bite the bullet and talk to agent and ask if owner would be interested in renting to person on benefits, as many landlords put no DSS right on there ads.
Is the rent paid directly to the landlord or do you receive the benefit to use as you wish? I ask because I've read that many landlords like tennants who receive housing benefits because they know they are going to be paid direct from the government...therefore they know they will be paid.
#582
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Here in Ayrshire, not sure if the same in other counties is that you have to have agreement with landlord in writing to take to them before they will issue benefit, so it is a catch 22 situation. I myself would like to be able to do this without my landlord knowing I am on any type of benefits. Also on the application for benefits, there is a question regarding if you wish the benefit to be paid directly to you or to your landlord.
I really did fall in love with this cottage/flat, old traditional brownstone main floor flat, with basically everything in it that I would wish for. Stewarton is a lovely little town with many small boutique type businesses. It is also vibrant artistic area so has many hidden aspects to it, only five minute buss ride from KIlmaurs, and 20 minute train ride from Glasgow. So I will have to see what I can do to get it, might have to bite the bullet and talk to agent and ask if owner would be interested in renting to person on benefits, as many landlords put no DSS right on there ads.
I really did fall in love with this cottage/flat, old traditional brownstone main floor flat, with basically everything in it that I would wish for. Stewarton is a lovely little town with many small boutique type businesses. It is also vibrant artistic area so has many hidden aspects to it, only five minute buss ride from KIlmaurs, and 20 minute train ride from Glasgow. So I will have to see what I can do to get it, might have to bite the bullet and talk to agent and ask if owner would be interested in renting to person on benefits, as many landlords put no DSS right on there ads.
#583
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
You will not get the agreement from most agents/landlords until you have given them the deposit plus the first months rent. They also ask for copies of bank statements, employers info. I was even asked by one agency agent how my husband send money to me and how often, which I thought was very intrusive. But that could just be me.
#584
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
Is the rent paid directly to the landlord or do you receive the benefit to use as you wish? I ask because I've read that many landlords like tennants who receive housing benefits because they know they are going to be paid direct from the government...therefore they know they will be paid.
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#585
Re: OVER 50's & 60's MOVING BACK TO THE UK.
You will not get the agreement from most agents/landlords until you have given them the deposit plus the first months rent. They also ask for copies of bank statements, employers info. I was even asked by one agency agent how my husband send money to me and how often, which I thought was very intrusive. But that could just be me.