Moving counties and not a clue what to do!

[08Princess]

Hope someone can advise me!
I'll try and be brief in explaining my situation.

I am planning to move back to Norwich from Bournemouth in November / December when I'll be approx 7 - 8 months.

I currently rent a room in a colleagues flat in Bournemouth (I'm single) and thats not a problem but it will be when I have the LO.

Firstly I don't want to continue to live with a colleague and secondly I don't wanna stay in Bournemouth.

All my family are in Norwich and in order to work and survive with a child I need their help.

Also I want my baby to grow up near cousins, grandparents, auntys and uncles.

I was gonna stay with my bro initially when I come back to Norwich.
He privately rents a 3 bed with his wife and 2 girls aged 6 and 3.

Would that be a wise move or should I just apply for housing straight away? And should I apply in Bournemouth and then ask to move to Norwich or just wait til I get to Norwich?

I have no experience with the council or applying for housing and don't know what I should or shouldn't say.

I don't wanna be dishonest but am worried they'll expect me to live with my bro and his kids forever and hes had enough problems of his own getting his place.

Help!!

 

[Pudds86]

Hi Hun, I can only go on my experience. The council here allows people from out of the area to apply to them as long as they have a local connection (which you obviously have!).

I would plan to move in with your brother and apply to council straight away also. You may only need to be with him a few weeks before they allow you a house. If its like my council you will be allcocated points and will need to bid on a house. Living with your brother will help you with overcrowding.

x

 

[08Princess]

Hi Pudds86!

Thanks for the advice hun.
I have heard I can't apply for housing until I'm 6 months pg - do you know if thats true?
Will be sure to apply to Norwich City council as soon as I can.
Just want me and my baby to feel secure from the word go.

Thanks again for your advice. Have a good day

 

[Pudds86]

I applied before I was pregnant so I dont know why they would tell you that? I just didnt chase it up until it changed to the homebid scheme. xx