I'm a legally separated mature student surviving on a grant and a college assistantship, unemployed during the summer months. The family home has been sold and half of proceeds are in the bank since the last two weeks (hope to purchase new home within the next six months). In requesting unemployment assistance the interviewing SW inspector requested dep. a/c statement and told me I'd be refused assistance because of my 'savings' in that they are in excess of 20,000. He did suggest and I go through the process and then appeal.
Does anyone know if there is a time frame during which such 'savings' can be disregarded during a house purchase period. Every 100 euro is vital when considering the excessive cost of property, stamp-duty, solicitors etc.,
I think I read a similar scenario on this site but can't find it. Would appreciate any comments.
Does anyone know if there is a time frame during which such 'savings' can be disregarded during a house purchase period. Every 100 euro is vital when considering the excessive cost of property, stamp-duty, solicitors etc.,
I think I read a similar scenario on this site but can't find it. Would appreciate any comments.