Hello,
I’m current separating from my partner. He is an alcoholic, and although sober today, I can not trust how long that will last. Hence myself and my 3 children are seeking to move out.
I am planning to move from Hampshire to Dorset (where my parents live). Once I have left him, I know I will be entitled to Universal Credit.
I have enough money from parents for deposit & first months rent.
BUT…
I need to leave as soon as possible and I’m worried about finding a private place to rent that will accept someone on benefits. How have others managed this? Obviously I won’t even be on benefits until I’ve actually moved out. But I’m not employed either!
Will credit checks and references from current letting agent be enough? Luckily the house I’m in now is a joint tenancy with my OH and I have good credit rating.
Any advice would be much much appreciated.