A SINGLE mum has hit back at people who think she lives a ‘free’ life just because she has a council house.
Megs, 25, shared a video on her TikTok explaining how she has been living in her first-ever council house for a “few months.”
But since sharing that news with people, she has received comments from those automatically assuming that she has been given the house for free.
She also hit back at those who think that rent is £300 and that she doesn’t have to pay any bills or council tax, calling these assumptions fake.
Megs, who is known as @motherhoodandmegs on TikTok, believes that these points are “obviously not very realistic.”
The single mum, who works full time “like most people,” explained that she is the sole provider for her and her child.
Megs, who pays council tax every month and is not entitled to any discounts, says: “Every single month I watch as my rent, bills and council tax burn a big fat hole in my bank statement.
“And for me living in this house, it’s only £50 cheaper than private rent in the same area.”
She adds: “I do pay quite a lot in bills as well. I have a child who thinks we live at Blackpool Illuminations.
“If you could see my house from space, you would probably think it’s on fire.”
Megs is also renovating the house, which she is currently trying to stick to a budget for.
Her video gained over 230,000 views, with 548 people rushing to the comments section to share their thoughts.
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A second added: “I’m a single working mum and have a social housing house.
“Nothing’s free; they just aren’t insane rent prices that private landlords charge.
“I pay £580 pcm whilst the private rent next door pays £1100.”
A third asked: “You’ll receive housing benefit, how much does that pay towards rent?”
To which Meg replied: “I don’t receive benefits, I work full time for everything I need.”