A MUM has shared how a single conversation with her housing officer transformed her life, helping her move from a cramped council flat to a lovely house in the countryside.
Now raising two daughters, she explained that her new two-bedroom home is a dream come true and is a far cry from the tiny, town-centre flat she once lived in.
The woman took to TikTok and shared a video of the area that she now lives in, while telling her followers how she managed to ‘upgrade’ her home.
She said: “So I was housed in this beautiful two-bed older property in the countryside in a very rural location and before that I was previously in a one-bedroom tiny flat in a busy town centre.
“The tiny flat was temporary accommodation, however I was told I’d be housed near this temporary accommodation so I kind of settled with the idea that I’d always be in a busier area.
“When the time came when I was able to bid on properties, I spoke to my housing officer about my housing options and she actually asked if I would consider being moved out of the area into a rural location where there is no public transport.
“This was not an option for a lot of the families who were in temporary accommodation with me, purely because they had older children already settled into schools or they had jobs or work nearby, they had family nearby or they just didn’t drive.
“So moving out of the area for them would be a lot more hassle, but for me personally it was perfect.”
The mum explained that if this is an option and those who are in a similar situation can move out of the area, then it is worth having a conversation with the housing officer.
She said this is because they may have properties “that are really out there in the sticks that they don’t always offer to everyone, purely because they know a lot of people don’t want to live there.”
The mum urges those who “feel like you could live” out in a rural area, to “mention it” as “you never know.”
However, she wanted to explain: “I’m no expert at all, I’m just talking from my previous experience and every council does it differently.
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Many people rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts.
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To which the mum replied: “Yes it’s definitely not for everyone but I love it! so peaceful.”
A second added: “This is the best thing that can happen to your children.
“A high number of very rural schools have TINY class sizes and typically excellent secondary schools. A dream for families.”
A third said: “What a wonderful childhood lies ahead for your children – this looks like heaven! Hope you’ll be happy here.”