I am an unemployed single mother and my council house has no floor or blinds
A SINGLE mother has revealed that when she moved into her council home there was no carpeting or blinds.
Megan moved into her council home a few weeks ago, and because the move happened quickly and unexpectedly, she wasn’t able to get the place in order before moving in.
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She added that because she is unemployed, she cannot afford to buy new furniture for the bare house.
Through TikTok, Megan shared an honest insight into life as a single mother in a community center.
“I don’t have any furniture, I don’t have any blinds, I don’t have all the furniture that I want,” she said.
However, Megan does her best to make the house as beautiful as possible Nice as she can for her son.
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“It will take time, but the end result will be what I want for me and my son, and that’s all I care about.”
Megan’s video has gone viral and has been viewed more than a million times on the video sharing platform.
However, she has been subjected to cruel comments from trolls, who tell her to stop complaining.
One person said: “Congratulations on getting a house, I’ve been waiting for six years and still haven’t got anything!”
A second person said: “In my city you would be told to rent privately.”
A third person said: “I’ve never had a house this big and I have to pay my own rent.”
However, others shared their support for Megan and her son.
One person said: “At the end of the day it’s a safe roof over your head, which is more than many have. Well done!”
A second person said: “I like that you are honest, unfortunately this is the reality for many of us.”
Tenants of the municipality are allowed to make changes and renovations to their home.
How to renovate your town hall cheaply
- Be inspired by more expensive stores and go to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decoration.
- Head to YouTube for easy-to-follow tutorials on how to decorate instead of paying for professionals.
- For a quick shine to your floors or anywhere with tiles, choose self-adhesive vinyl to save costs.
- A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel new.
- Replace kitchen cabinet knobs with modern ones instead of buying brand new cabinets.
However, they must ensure that all work is in accordance with building regulations and planning permission.
Council houses are made available by local authorities to people in need.
They are often cheaper than renting private homes and can also provide greater security against eviction.
Council housing is allocated to potential tenants on a points-based system, with those in greater need receiving homes first.
If you are high enough on the waiting list, the municipality will contact you about an available home.
In Britain there are currently over a million people waiting for social housing.
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