UK's Renting Crisis: Single Mum of 2 Feels The Cost of A Broken System | Evicted 

The fact that there is already an excessive amount of demand awaiting its absorption, despite how everyone is frightened and calling the crash, is another reason why it is less likely to occur that way. 2008 saw no one, at least not the broad public, making this forecast, as I'll explain below. The ownership rate was noted to have peaked in 2004 in the other comment. Having previously peaked in the second quarter of 2020, we are currently at the median level. Between 2008 and 2012, it dropped by 3%, and by the second quarter of 2020, it had dropped from 68 to 65.

Salute to the guy who had 2 kids with her and is nowhere in the picture.

I'm sorry, but it's hard to work 60 hours a week and make the decision to put off having a dog (which I would so dearly love to do) and having kids because all I can afford is a 1 bedroom, just to see other people get it all handed to them with my tax money. For her to think she's entitled to nothing less than a pet friendly 2 bedroom in the location of her choice while I literally have a graduate degree and work 60 hours a week and can't afford such luxuries is asinine.

canada goose jacket, tattoos, dog, car, iphone 13 pro max, apple watch, make up, pedicure, hairstyling, jewelry yeah probs from the government giving child support money into all these...the system is truly broken

Are people really not understanding how it's possible to not afford to live? Let's break down some costs:rent £1100, council tax £150, Energy Bills:£200, food £300, mobile phone £15 - grant total £1615. This is a conservative estimate so you need a salary of £27k. The UK average salary is £30k, meaning half the population earn below that.

Great video! For 2023, it’s hard to nail down specific predictions for the housing market is because it’s not yet clear how quickly or how much the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation and borrowing costs without tanking buyer demand for everything from homes to cars.

While I do sympathise with her situation, I saw an apple watch, a fairly new iPhone, professionally applied acrylic nails, professionally maintained eyebrows, dyed hair, lots of tattoos and pets...none of which are essential spending (not to mention she was expecting a delivery when she got the baliff letter). While forgoing these may not give her all the money she needs the fact she is spending on them while on the brink of homelessness suggests to me she's not exactly being careful with the money she does have, at least based on what this clip shows.

She's massively irresponsible.

One bedroom and 30 min to school are not a tragedy. I hope she will improve the situation

She doesn't look like she's lacking.. no doubt a Boyfriend is lurking in the background somewhere. We need to be a lot tougher on the parent who isn't contributing either absent mum or dad.

Considering the instability of her childhood, Dawn is doing well in trying to give her children what she lacked. God bless her and her precious children.

People have to take responsibility to their own life. Period.

I know the rental market price has gone up, but if she can't afford it, she can't afford it. Also, why have a child when you're not financially stable? She put herself and her baby in this position

A one bed apt is better than being homeless. This is your situation for now and you need to take whatever steps are necessary to get yourself out of it. Crying won’t change anything.

The question that everyone should be asking - WHY did she have kids that she obviously can't afford? She isn't a victim. Just thinks that she deserves kids because she wants them and they're cute.

There are key lessons to take away from this: 1) Choose your partner using reasonable criteria before having one or more babies, not because of butterflies. Get commitment first and treat and respect your partner. There is a reason why families made up of older and wiser individuals used to be active in the selection process of an appropriate husband as well as guaranteeing that the bride was raised properly and well-behaved. Some might not like this type of guidance but the alternative is broken homes and broken single moms and therefore broken children too. 2) Don't "follow your passion" with a personal trainer job, if you're the sole provider for your kids you need to go for something that's well-paid and stable, your feelings come second at that point. 3) If you're on your own, always keep enough cash in hand before getting comfortable with personal spending and if you can't use a credit card and pay it off every month to at least have access to credit if needed 4) If you get a council house that fast and at everyone else's expense, be grateful, like VERY grateful. The fact that she was picky about the couch or the location of the accommodation is already a red flag that she struggles with entitlement, which likely affected her relationships too. 5) Nothing will change until it becomes less socially acceptable to willingly make so many bad choices which also harm the kids. Shame is a good thing, we need more of that. Because social stigma it is a deterrent for bad behavior, as opposed to giving sympathy, and attention, and subsidizing the behavior to shelter the person from the consequences of their actions.

There's a lot to ponder here. How did she end up with two children and no partner? After the first, how did she get pregnant again? Then there is the idealistic thinking (I need at least two bedrooms) as though she is owed not simply accommodation, but ideal accommodation. And finally, when she was offered as place, she turned it down and moved to a different county. Then we have the underlying issues of expectation. Back in the 1950's and 1960's, it was common to live in social housing. You rented from the Council and were good to go. There was lots of stock, and you could pick and choose. In 2023, people still think this is the case. It's not. Thatcher's Right to Buy decimated social housing. In short, there are not enough properties out there. If you're going to the Council, you can't expect much these days, and don't expect to be able to pick and choose. As for private renting, it's a disgrace and is poorly regulated. From no-fault evictions to a complete lack of rent controls and onward to often poor maintenance, private renting is actually the worst kind for tenants. We need new laws put in place. A complicated set of circumstances set off, largely, by the lady here having not one, but two children without a family foundation. She no doubt loves her kids, but she's clearly not able to take care of them, she really needed to think about the consequences before she arrived here. On the other hand, the system is not in her favor.

She's extremely lucky to get a council flat subsidized, the waiting list takes decades, men are automatically disqualified and never get approved, which is why you see so many homeless men

It’s not a human right to have a dog or children. It’s not a human right to have a 2 bedroom property. Ask the millions in Japan, asia and Europe living in small apartments. If you decide to have children and a dog - make sure you can feed and house those dependents on your on paycheck. If you can’t please don’t have them. Adults need to understand - the government, taxpayers and society do not have to pay for your decisions.

When my dad bought our first house it was possible on one wage. They did not take the wife’s earnings into consideration. How fortunate times were. What chance have young people got with no social housing or rent controls and even a basic home at a ludicrous price. Look at wages for the ordinary person. I don’t know the circumstances of this woman but I notice a lot of people can only condem. This is disgusting. Some people inherit others are less fortunate. When people need a helping hand they should be given it.

Had these type of tenant in past plenty of cash for tattoos and taxis but always claim poverty

I am similar age as her, but before buying car, having dog, getting a huge tattoo and having kids I saved money and bought an apartment. Well, different people have different priorities.

Too many Fatherless homes in Western Countries. I wonder where all the Fathers went ?

My question is: does this mum have aunts, uncles cousins, best friends that can help her.

Someone knocked her up & doesn't even provide for the kids. That's the problem with society. Deadbeats.

Something is better than nothing. I’d rather have a one bedroom apartment and then nowhere to sleep.

She is doing well considering the foundation that she was built upon. Wish her the best❤

£900 canada goose jacket , make up , hair ,nails , tattoos , car , babies. but cant afford rent ? and its upto the tax payer to bail her out. thats the problem with this country.

Why is she moaning about a half hour drive to school. Got a car. More than most.

She sounds ungrateful, the fact that she was able to get anything is a blessing, I know it may not be what she's accustomed to but girl, you have a roof over your head, and mouths to feed , this just seems like she's just not seeing the reality of everything around her

She seems like a great mom and caring person. I just can’t help and wonder why so many young women are hooking up with and having children with men who do not want to be involved later with her or their children. Really poor life choices.

My husband and I didn't have dogs until after we bought a house and we only had one kid. Even then [late 90's Australia] landlords were asking how many kids you had and no dogs. She wants it all-the dog, kids, bedrooms-all given to her. Entitled or what.

She was the wrong person to do this story with because she comes across as very entitled. She was lucky to get offered a one-bedroom temporary accommodation and not a hostel. She was also lucky to be offered a property so quickly which doesn’t normally happen and then she turned it down to sofa surf with her two children, one a newborn 🤦🏾‍♀️complaining about the sofa bed just clean it. I’ve been through the homeless system it’s hell and you’re just so grateful for what you get.

Tattoos, dyed hair, nice nails, new phone, Apple watch, new furniture AND a dog and popped out TWO children. No father in sight. My goodness gracious.

If she was a single parent how did she manage to get pregnant again?

Wheres her baby father at? Stop having kids if you cannot afford them.

Where’s the newborns father?

Poor people with a bunch of kids AND a dog!! Very irresponsible. Where is the father?

In Germany throwing out a lone mum of at least one kid is not thinkable. We have very strong rights for renters, no chance for „landlords“.

Complaining about everything every second. Attitude says a lot. Seems a bit entitled as if she expects luxuries without working hard for them.

Firstly, She is NOT ENTITLED to have a dog if the council or landlord does not allow it ... Secondly, a one bed flat is FAR BETTER than living on the street....Last but not least, where is the father of these kids....WHY make children if you dont have the means to support them?? 😮

Wait. She has 2 healthy babies and her new place is not bad. She needs to get a litte bit more gratitude

Your baby had nowhere to go and you still had money to get your nails done😂😂

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Life in the UK is so depressing. I was there in 2010 and I said to myself that I could never live there.

She is not for real? Wow,I live in that type of accommodation and has managed to alter it to what fits me.What an entitled brat.

Not a good example of poverty but rather inconvenience

She is a rich single mother 😮 there are people triple time worst than her.

Good luck to her,I am an old granny now but I when I was young I divorced my alcoholic husband and ended up being evicted three times .People make judgements and put you down as if you're not going through enough,my children grew up to be amazing intelligent compassionate ,confident people with great careers .So don't worry Dawn ,your children will be your motivation and they will see what you do and there will be noone that loves you like them.All the best .

There’s a huge lack of gratitude and accountability for your own choices here.

Single mom. Tatted up. Nose Piercings.That explains a lot.

She is very picky at being given free accommodation 🙄

what is wrong with a one bed flat? and 30 mins commute from his school?what is wrong with 30 mins ? 30 mins is near!

If you can't afford kids then don't have them.

One of my colleagues is on 16 hours per week employment, declared single mother of 4 children under 15(her partner and the father of her kids is actually living with her and apparently is working too, according to my colleague)....she had some universal credit issues and showed me the messages that she exchanged with the job center. On her account, it showed 3k+ monthly on benefits with a declared rent of £1300......not to mention that they can afford a 50k car.....this is a mad, mad country.....I feel very sorry for everyone working a full-time job and paying taxes...

I laughed at - a system that needs to be fair for everybody. No consideration at all for the taxpayers that have to pay for your poor choices now. Didn't even seem to cross her mind that someone else has to pay the bill for your lifestlyr. What an entitled brat. I feel so sorry for the kids they didn't ask to be brough into a world with this dingbat for a mum. Poor buggars probably won't have much a chance.

She seems really entilted at least shes getting housed most people have to wait years

Homelessness due to evictions is a big Crisis in this country at this point of time

She could earn a living doing OF! There are some teachers here who quit because OF earned them more!

If only there were things like contraception and accountability in this world, maybe things wouldn't turn out so bad for some young women.

My experience shows that you won`t find anything when you have a pet. That`s why I don`t even have a hamster. No chance. Sad but true.

where is the dad or dads..I guess

The video cracks me up! The message they try to push. Absolutely avoid the elephant in the room. Society is broken, and the cycle repeats. Does anyone realise there is never any father in these small documentary. Why should these woman be accountable when they have multiple of safety nets. What part has she played in this situation and leading up to this situation????

£3,500 for a funeral? Now that is criminal - robbing the dead.

Why have kids if you can’t even afford to take care of yourself? She looks no older than 25 yet already has two kids with no man in sight. Poor choices being made.

Pleasntly surprised people arnt jumping on top of the landlord for this. The eviction process is a lengthy process to get someone out. He is at least 4 months rent out of pocket plus expensive baliff fees. This young girl needs to sort herself out and think of her kids. Looks like she can still afford to get to the salon for nails, lips, hair etc. Also shes able to run a nice wee car on the road. She needs to get her priorities.

Where the hell is the father? Why can't she go stay with him?

This is not a good example. She is basically saying she can’t afford to live because she can’t work. Yet she chose to have 2 children, 1 very recently aswell. Maybe access your situation first before bringing kids into it. Additionally she has a dog, not only does it seem like she can’t afford to have yet another expense.. so should she have a dog? She is being picky with where she is being offered. No flat/got to be pet friendly. As a single mum myself, who would never put myself & my kids in such a reckless situation. I don’t sympathise with her, but fully feel sorry for her children.

Stop having kids and dragging them to a miserable life, please! This is not judgment towards you this is just common sense. Honestly.

Doesn’t the father have to help pay for the child and the child’s housing?

Where are the childrens fathers?

Many people who think they are well off don't realise they are 1 or 2 pay cheques away from homelessness too.

I love that she has the conviction to keep her dog, because they ARE family! I've known too many (now former) friends that just dumped their animals in the cold after having a kid... ones used to only being indoors all their lives, too 😭

This girl does not know hardship. That one bedroom would be luxury to some people.

I hope it works out for her. She seems a strong girl. Just why doesn't the fathers of her children help. Why does she have to do it all herself.

It's so heartbreaking. We are in very difficult times.

Where's the father?!

This is a global crisis, why are governments not acting on this?!

Im confused... she is given a place to live and shes complaining that its only one bedroom and she has to share with her kids... she has an awful lot of demands for someone who isnt providing for herself

The idiocy of councils to ask people to wait until bailiffs is not necessary. They already knew she was served notice and should have found a place sooner for her. They are throwing people into poverty.

People would cut off there own hands to get the flat she was offered initialy !

People need to realise it’s not a human right for the government to house you after you put YOURSELF in a terrible position I.e have kids, becoming a single parent etc 🤦‍♂️

she’s poor and complaining 🤦🏾‍♀️ some people are just ungrateful

Its the same everywhere. My daughter in law went into pre term labor after the owner of the house they were renting gave them notice to leave as they were selling. ( during covid) rents are cruel even to the average family. People are losing the will to live.

I dont feel sorey for her at all. She is entitled beyond all i have ever seen. She can do her hair and nails and makeup but cant pay her rent. Her priorities are messed up.

wonder who the father of the kids is and if she gets child support? guessing the dad has no involvement if she's moving all the way back to wales with her kids!

I have no words. I don’t feel sorry for her. She decided to sofa surf with a little kid, a dog and newborn?! Instead of just clean up and probably decorate the new apartment? Girl. Her decision making process is wild and this is why she is in the situation she is in now.

When are we going to stop having kids if we are broke? Or bad with money...

Where's the father of the children?

Why didn't her dad take her in? Where is the father of her kids? Many questions to be answered before she gets an ounce of sympathy from me. Do you think she knows how easy life would have been without the kids she now has to raise without a dad. The problem is the government giving even ONE iota of support to these people.

Her crying after she was given an apartment for free because the couch was a little bit dirty?!!!!! 🤬🤬🤬 what an entitled brat!

Where's the father?.....

I like animals but she has to look after herself and family first

Having kids outside marriage is one of the most riskiest decisions any woman can ever make! The sad part is most women in this generation make this terrible decision.

They gave her lovely place...She is very lucky..

Where are the fathers from both kids.....?

It's tough however UK at least has a syst of supporting the vulnerable with emergency housing in the US there is no safety net kids live in cars with their families or In motels until they can get back on their feet

Where is the father(s)?

How come these people have the latest iphone but cant afford rent

I think it’s priorities I notice she had money for a new iPhone,a dog nails make up hair etc but no money for rent. You cover the basics first then everything else comes second.