Housing Advice - Young People

If you are a young person and you are thinking of leaving home for the first time it is important that you plan your move very carefully before you go. If you just get up and leave without any thought for where to go, you may find yourself out on the street.

If you experiencing constant arguements with your family or the people you live, with you are at the end of your tether or you have been asked to leave you could try mediation to try and resolve the problems so that you can remain where you are living. To find out more about our mediation service click on the link here. Mediation Services.

Advantages and Disadvantages to Leaving Home at a Young Age

Advantages

• You’ll be more independent.
• You can do almost anything you want. (Within the law)
• You’ll make new friends and meet new people.
• You will be able to learn new skills
• You’ll have more freedom.

Disadvantages

• You’ll have to pay the rent, bills and buy your own food.
• You’ll have to spend a lot of your money on furniture.
• You’ll have less money to spend on going out and doing fun things.
• You’ll have to do your own shopping.
• You’ll have to clean up and do all the house work.
• You’ll sometimes get lonely and scared.
• You'll have to repair things when they get broken or pay someone to do it.

The cost of living in your own place.

The world runs on money and to get by living on your own you are going to need it. Money worries are a big issue for home leavers. You will find that out if you decide to leave home. Money will seem to be flying away because you have to think about rent, bills and food. How will you get to and from work/college? By the time you have paid for a month living alone you will have hardly any money left for going out or spending on treats

Estimated weekly cost of essential items

(This does not include all your likely expenses)

• Rent £75.00
• Food/Household items 30.00
• Council Tax 17.00
• Gas 10.00
• Electricity 10.00
• Water 5.00
• Clothing 10.00
• TV Licence 5.00
• Insurance £1.50
• Sub Total £163.50

Extra's

• Entertainment £15.00
• Telephone £10.00
• Travel £10.00
• Total £35.00
• Total £198. 50

Once You Have Found a Place to Live You Will Need to Buy Essential Items Such As

• A bed
• Appliances such a a cooker and a fridge
• Sofa and chairs wardrobe and drawers
• Cooking utensils bedding and towels.

Before you make the decision to leave home get advice see the related links below for more information. Any move must be planned carefully, the Council's housing advice team can provide information on your housing options, contact them to make an appointment.