Norwich man saved from residing in his automotive due to flat discover

Revealed:
7:30 AM Might 13, 2022

A person who was counting down the times till he’d be homeless has been saved from residing out of his automotive within the nick of time.

Gareth Ward was advised he’d have to maneuver out of his flat so his landlord could sell it in March.

The 47-year-old couldn’t afford to hire privately and leased the flat by means of a council-private landlord scheme. 

So when his Bertie Highway flat was put in the marketplace, he knew the times with a roof over his head have been restricted.

His solely possibility, it appeared, was the automotive parked exterior his house.

However fortunately simply three days earlier than he was as a consequence of transfer his belongings into his boot, Norwich Metropolis Council discovered him a spot.

Gareth Ward, 47, is fighting housing in Norwich and could also be compelled to dwell in his automotive.
– Credit score: Gareth Ward

Gareth, who’s now residing in Previous Catton, mentioned: “I used to be very lucky. I’m a bit involved I could discover myself in the identical state of affairs as final time although.

“My new flat is on a brief foundation so I am undecided how lengthy I am going to get to remain right here.”

The psychological well being employee is thrilled to have a roof over his head regardless of it being a protracted highway to get there.

He added: “I attempted very exhausting to scrub and transfer all of my issues to the brand new flat at very quick discover.  

“Sadly, I used to be not in a position to do that so I used to be billed for the larger gadgets that I used to be unable to take away in time.” 

Gareth has struggled with debt.

He mentioned: “That is why I can’t have a safe tenancy but as I have to repay all my arrears. 

“I’m very hopeful that I can do that. Then I can go on to the housing listing and discover myself someplace everlasting to dwell.” 

Gareth Ward mentioned he had been getting ready to maneuver into his automotive.
– Credit score: Gareth Ward

Nonetheless the brand new flat is £100 a month extra – that means Gareth has to scrub his garments by hand.

He added: “I haven’t got a settee both.

“Folks don’t need to ship as its first ground, I am restricted on cash so solely capable of store second-hand. 

“I crave someplace safe to dwell however I’m glad that I’ve been given one thing.”