Me and husband are homeowners and barring borrowing money we are unable to finance minor repairs and home improvements. We both work full time. Its very frustrating as our house looks like what used to be a "council house" inside and out and the local council houses (as the improvements and repairs cost the tenants little or nothing) look like the residents own them.
2007-06-28 06:34:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Where have you been the last 20 years ? UK Government only hands out benefits to those not working ... :-)
The only grants you can get relate to things the Government want you do to .. these days that's Loft Insulation (depending how old the house is) and replacement central heating boilers...
2007-06-28 07:13:10 · answer #1 · answered by Steve B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im afraid as you own the house and both work, it is your responsibility to pay for any repairs and maintenance.
If grants were afforded for this purpose, everyone would be abusing them.
2007-06-29 05:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grants are available - in some cicumstances eg. your home presents a health and safety hazard - but ONLY for those on Income Support.
2007-06-28 14:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by lanctoreador 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to give you bad news but that's what happens when you buy your own home . you get no help .
2007-06-28 14:28:17 · answer #4 · answered by keith e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋