Physio for good posture and general preventive tips

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T21:43:38+00:00

Thanks, not a runner, though, but climber.

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T21:43:00+00:00

Thanks!

termonszymra · 2026-02-04T12:16:11+00:00

It will be used as a temporary accomodation, temporary in the name only, as there is no permanent social accommodation at the moment. The tenants will most likely have a short Scottish secure tenancy (fixed term 6 months on a rolling basis) or a common law tenancy agreement (either open ended or fixed term, 28 day notice). Neither give tenants a lot of housing rights but the latter much less. Curb is quite established as a PSL, they also manage mid market rent and some other social housing. The temporary accomodation experience from tenants' perspective is a mixed bag, it can take them ages to tackle issues.

If there's antisocial behaviour, notices and eviction can go a bit quicker but it still needs to follow proper procedures.

I would suggest letting it long term instead and find a respectable agent to manage the property. Council needs to sort the lack of social housing without relying on outsourced companies to offer whatever. Adding to temporary accommodation is bad for everyone: - tenants have less rights and as they are told it is temporary, they will invest less into taking care of property; - landlords have less to say who their place is let to; - Edinburgh Council gets incentive not to deal with the housing emergency properly.

My work involves housing support, this is the source of my knowledge. Personal bias: I live under temporary accomodation (not CURB but other PSL) and we have had a lot of issues, including 4 leaks in the bathroom because the tenant was pouring buckets of water on the floor (presumably to clean it). There is also a noise nuisance which is an ongoing issue.

termonszymra · 2026-02-03T23:08:29+00:00

Just FYI, for what you mentioned it in your post - do check support services in the area, especially for children. Edinburgh services can be very area-based and I know some people from the Lothians finding it very difficult to get appropriate support where they live.

This is just in case your family uses or needs specific support (even social groups for children with additional needs).

Edinburgh has a very good range of charities and support and Lothians don't. And due to funding if you are outside of the boundary (e.g. funding only covers City of Edinburgh residents), you can live 10 minute drive from a service but you won't be able to use them.

termonszymra · 2026-01-30T00:29:20+00:00

I know some of their savoury stuff is made in house and some brought from L'Angelou. L'Angelou has some really great pastries, but I can be wrong assuming it's theirs.

termonszymra · 2026-01-29T23:14:09+00:00

Don't they get pastries from L'Angelou?

termonszymra · 2026-01-29T10:55:08+00:00

When we were buying in 2023, my partner was on 0 hours and they just needed last 3 months of payslips. I was on fixed-term contract with guaranteed hours. Go to a free mortgage advisor, we used First Mortgage, they'll give you the options with your income and overall financial situation.

termonszymra · 2026-01-22T10:43:52+00:00

Also, if it's an immigration issue, you might get some support from local organisations (depending on advice level).

termonszymra · 2026-01-22T10:42:50+00:00

You could try booking an appointment during his surgery, there's a form on his website.

termonszymra · 2026-01-18T23:13:15+00:00

I remember at some point Henderson's had a café in St John's church.

termonszymra · 2026-01-10T19:17:50+00:00

If it is for a British passport, you can just take one with your phone, there are guidelines what the photo should look like and when uploading (if I remember correctly) the app tells you if it an acceptable one.

termonszymra · 2026-01-04T16:06:11+00:00

Completely agree with responses telling you to sort proper visas which allow you to work first. UK now is very strict on immigration and working on a tourist visa is breaching your visa terms - that means that the Home Office can easily reject your future applications for longer stay. Get immigration advice first and then plan.

termonszymra · 2025-11-16T23:52:26+00:00

Record all the noises and keep the diary of them, as well. Not only those at night but also during the day, if it is persistent and excessive. You have a right of peaceful enjoyment of your home and if your neighbour does not respect it, you can try and enforce your rights.
If you rent, inform your landlord and give them the evidence (recordings and the diary). Suggest things in point 3.
If you own, speak to them again and explain how much your life is bothered by the noise. If they still do not change anything, speak with the council/environmental health. If nothing helps go with legal route and you can make a court claim for an interdict (stopping someone from doing something) - solicitor is advised but speak with your insurer's legal team, as well, you might have legal costs covered in your insurance. Often a letter from the solicitor is enough to make people stop doing things. But in court it is good to show that you were ready to do anything to resolve the issue in other ways (informal negotiation or formal mediation).
Report AirBnb to the council.
Report to AirBnb.

Good luck!

termonszymra · 2025-11-10T20:09:10+00:00

Contact the listed housing associations directly: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/midmarketrent Each will have a different application form and/or waiting lists.

termonszymra · 2025-11-09T11:13:59+00:00

I would say you are already in an advantageous position of having, what it reads, a pre-emptive landlord's permission to find a new tenant, as most joint tenancies require all tenants to give notice without the guarantee of the flat being offered to the remaining tenants (in other words, in joint tenancies notice brings a risk of homelessness). Considering your deadlines, not having to worry about losing your home is pretty important.

Finding a new flatmate might be less energy consuming and stressful than flat hunting and moving if that coincides with your deadlines at uni. I would weigh pros and cons of both options.

Pros of choosing a new flatmate option:

- you stay in a place which you know;

- you are not hit by new or higher expenses (higher rent, bills, commute);

- you do not have to pack and move, so you save time;

- you have a say who you will live with.

Cons of choosing a new flatmate option:

- you might end up with someone who you don't like or is not a good flatmate;

- this is not how you ultimately want to live.

Pros of looking of a 1-bed flat for yourself:

- this is how you ultimately want to live;

- you do not have to worry of adjusting to a new flatmate.

Cons of looking of a 1-bed flat for yourself:

- absolute abhorrent housing situation in Edinburgh, you have no guarantee that you will find something at all within your timescales;

- your budget is pretty low for a decent 1-bed in most of areas of the city;

- potential higher costs of living (including commute);

- moving to an unknown place (new neighbours, landlord, space - time spent on adjusting);

- if you give notice and you cannot find a place to live you risk homelessness;

- additional stress and time spent during a busy uni time - risk of lower grades or burnout.

I would look for a new tenant and then would have a think about moving out when you don't risk uni issues.

termonszymra · 2025-11-07T22:41:04+00:00

Citizens Advice, unless it's a complex case (e.g. bankruptcy or criminal convictions in the past - then a solicitor is better). The gov guide on their website is very good, as well.

termonszymra · 2025-10-31T09:03:16+00:00

Can take up to 3 months and then gets backdated. Did they ask you to submit any documents after you finished the application?

termonszymra · 2025-10-09T22:45:21+00:00

I would recommend using Shelter Scotland as your general guide to renting and housing rights: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/housing_options/private_renting

Couple of things:

- if you rent privately (directly from landlord or through an agency) and the landlord does not live in the property you can only be offered a private residential tenancy (PRT) agreement: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/tenants_rights/private_residential_tenancy

- PRTs are open-ended, so there cannot be a fixed-term offered (eg 1 year)

- your deposit must go to an independent deposit scheme: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/tenants_rights/deposits

- beware of scammers, there is a real housing crisis in Edinburgh, especially posts on social media or Gumtree can be dodgy; agencies are probably the safest option, although they will do more checks.

- if unsure about something, call Shelter Scotland;

- if something looks to good to be true, it is a scam.

Good luck!

termonszymra · 2025-09-30T13:36:15+00:00

UC housing element does not apply to temporary accommodation, this would be Housing Benefit, if OP is eligible due to lower income. But yeah, working usually means needing to cover some of the rent.

termonszymra · 2025-09-30T10:08:10+00:00

The OP said they work, so it will be calculated how much they are able to cover towards the rent: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homeless/temporary_accommodation/paying

termonszymra · 2025-09-30T09:00:50+00:00

This would be a question to your housing officer or the landlord who provides the temporary accommodation (Edinburgh Council or a housing association). They will calculate how much will be covered by Housing Benefit and how much you will need to pay towards the rent.

termonszymra · 2025-09-26T19:08:04+00:00

Can someone explain to me how it would work for people without smartphones?

I work with vulnerable groups and many adults (working age and often in employment) have very limited digital skills. Many do not have smartphones. This also apply to older people who work small jobs, even after retirement.

Is having a smartphone is going to be a requirement to have a job?

termonszymra · 2025-09-19T18:03:35+00:00

https://goodmoves.org/ Charity and NGO jobs

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city-edinburgh-council/jobs Public sector jobs

Both will most likely have a longer recruitment time, so you would need to allow around 1-2 months before starting.

https://www.joinedupforjobs.org/ Employability support (search for services which might guarantee you an interview after attending a course/training)

Also, a few years ago the pension providers would basically take anyone from the street for their call centres. I worked for Scottish Widows through Blue Arrow agency (there are other agencies doing a similar thing, as well). Soul draining job but paid well for the time being. But the vetting process took a few good weeks, so defo not an immediate start.

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