I am helping to settle two Ukrainian famues in Uk. I am hosting one family as well. I know for residents of the UK looking for rentals life is impossible. Rents are high. It is impossible to get on the property market to buy your own place. I do not have the answers. But I am putting this request out there.
I am looking for a one bed flat for 2 lovely married Ukrainian people. Oksana was a dentist in Ukraine and Igor was a solicitir. They are retired. They would like to be in the Bournemouth or surrounding area.
It is hard enough being uprooted due to needless wars, but then when no one will give you a chance because you are on housing benefits, life becomes even harder.
So if anyone reading this can help, thry would be very grateful.
It seems to me if the uk gov welcome refugees then they should find them housing as well ,not leaving it just to private individuals .These people have fled from a war. How are other goverment’s housing their refugees in mainland Europe ? There is not enough rented accomodation for people already here.
they were quick enough to set up covid centres .Here is another emergency ,apart from all the people crossing the channel for free handouts from us taxpayers
Yes agree govt should get their finger out. Councils too, as govt have paid them to provide accommodation. As for building affordable ecological friendly homes, bribes and promises etc always goes developers way. Ends up with affordable being axed and bribe to council to pacify.
The country has not got it right. The rich poor gap is continuing to widen and even rented accommodation is unaffordable to our own people, let alone refugees. God knows why they want to come here!
I have to ask, why would someone fleeing a war torn country be so selective about where they would like to live, especially given the fact there is a monumental shortage of properties? Surely they should be appreciative of literally anywhere never mind wanting one of the most desirable areas of Britain to live??
“My country is occupied by the enemy and we risk being killed, but I refuse to leave unless I can go live in quaint market town in Dorset”.
some big homes are being built near to me 4 bed houses and snapped up within a week ,.Many sold off plan . But no smaller houses eg a row of terreced 2 bed homes for youngsters or less well off people . As long as this happens we will struggle
Hi Jue, it would probably be more helpful if you include some more information in your post, such as what their budget is and since they are retired, how they intend on financing themselves and/or if they have a guarantor? They might want to consider areas up north that are likely to be more affordable, unless there is a particular reason for staying in Bournemouth? I know it is difficult for a lot of people renting, but unfortunately, it is also increasingly very difficult for landlords as well, hence they would need a bit more info from tenants, particularly in the current rental market (high demand / many tenants competing vs shortage of housing stock).
Hello, dear Joe! I am also from Ukraine, Irpin near Bucha. Was settled in a gorgeous host family. Had a nursery for 3 pre-school kids(3 hours of nursery a day). No work for me as kids. Made all the docs. When my husband said we can afford rent, I started looking.
Was ready to pay a 3 bed house in advance. 2 months with no result. With payment for all term of let in advance. Had no official money on account, as Ukrainian national Bank has cancelled international transfers.
So now we decided to leave the country. It’s our choice and we can rent somewhere else.
But that level of culture and education I am not sure we will get anywhere…
I wish you all the best and thank you for helping the Ukrainians!! God bless you and all people who helped us get the feeling of safety and stability
Totally agree. Wouldnt mind retiring to Bounemouth but couldnt afford to in a million years. In their situation I would be grateful for a home anywhere till I got on my feet.
My husband works for a construction company. They dont get permission to build anything unless they also build a percentage as affordable homes. Lets not pass the buck here.
I have and live in a house in mutiple occupation such houses are not receiveing the government assistance to just about every other household. So residents will not have the help they being mostly on low incomes need as their rents go up.
