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5 years 1 month ago #246804 by Thinker
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I receive contributions based ESA currently and am waiting to hear about my transfer from DLA to PIP., in the process of an appeal.
I own my own property but its an upstairs flat which is increasingly difficult for me and I have been trying to move to a downstairs flat for several years.
I found one and put my flat on the market, but it has not sold yet and with COVID there will be no chance of selling for some time.
Because I did not want to lose the new place, I took out a bridging loan (This was before COVID) as normally my type of flat sells very quickly
I informed DWP, but I am worried that they will count both properties as my assets?
I have a small amount of savings, well under £6K
Could you tell me please if DWP could stop all my benefits?
I own my own property but its an upstairs flat which is increasingly difficult for me and I have been trying to move to a downstairs flat for several years.
I found one and put my flat on the market, but it has not sold yet and with COVID there will be no chance of selling for some time.
Because I did not want to lose the new place, I took out a bridging loan (This was before COVID) as normally my type of flat sells very quickly
I informed DWP, but I am worried that they will count both properties as my assets?
I have a small amount of savings, well under £6K
Could you tell me please if DWP could stop all my benefits?
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5 years 1 month ago #246839 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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As long as you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA and no Income Related payments then your savings and assets will not have any effect on your ESA(CB).
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As long as you are only receiving Contribution Based ESA and no Income Related payments then your savings and assets will not have any effect on your ESA(CB).
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Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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5 years 1 month ago #246907 by Thinker
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Thank you Gordon.
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