I’m an unemployed single mum & my council house doesn’t have flooring or blinds -it’s tough but people say not to moan
A SINGLE mum has revealed that when she moved into her council house, it didn't have flooring or blinds.
Megan moved into her council house a few weeks ago, and as the move happened quickly and unexpectedly, was unable to get the place sorted before she moved in.
She added that as she is unemployed, she has not been able to afford to purchase any new furniture for the bare house.
Taking to TikTok, Megan shared an honest insight into life living in a council house as a single mum.
"I don't have furniture, I don't have blinds, I don't have all the furniture I want", she said.
However, Megan is doing her best to make the home as nice as she can for her son.
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"It will take time but the end result is going to be what I want for me and my son, and that is all I care about."
Megan's video has gone viral, racking up over one million views on the video sharing platform.
However, she has been subjected to cruel comments from trolls, who have said that she should stop complaining.
One person said: "Count yourself lucky getting a house, I have been waiting 6 years and still have nothing!"
A second person said: "In my city you would be told to rent privately."
A third person said: "I've never had a house that 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 heads that's more than lots have. Well done you!"
A second person said: "I like the fact that you are being honest, unfortunately this is the reality for many of us."
Council tenants are allowed to make alterations and renovations to their homes.
How to do your council house up on the cheap
- Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations.
- Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals.
- For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs.
- A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new.
- Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards.
However, they must make sure that any work conforms to building regulations and planning permission.
Council houses are provided by local authorities to those in need.
They are often cheaper than renting private housing and can also offer greater security from eviction.
Council houses are allocated to prospective tenants via a points based system, with those in greater need given homes first.
The council will contact you about an available property when you are high enough up the waiting list.
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More than one million people are currently waiting for social housing in the UK.
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