Thanks for the replies everyone! Mish, the housewarming is on (if I ever get into it) and thanks for the call this evening.
Melanie, I accept that the "food" allowance is high, I am happy to reduce this and get by on £260 - it is managable. I am also happy to forgo the "Holiday" allowance as well - I have not been "home" for 5 years, 3 more won't kill me!!! I hope!!
In reality, I searched for months for accommodation, found some relatively cheap houses, went to view them and I wouldn't even go into some of them. I have to take care of my job and animals, these are my number one priorities. I looked for accommodation based on what the Examiner allowed for rental and managed to find something absolutely ideal with a long term lease.
Should I just go ahead and sign the agreement and fight about it all later - at least I will have a roof over my head and my "babes" will all be safe? The last thing I want to do is a) kick off with the OR and b) come home from work to a "flat cat"!!
More advice needed please.
Sue
Ho Hum! Think I'll bang my drum!
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