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Originally Posted by MargaretR
As well as a means test to see whether you can afford to move out, there is a supposed solution to 'under occupancy'.
When the children leave home it is sensible to downsize but it isn't always possible.
Moving house is a traumatic experience which many older people cannot cope with.
Being forced to move is insensitive/inhumane
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But when one person is living in a three or even four bedroom council(housing Ass) property when families are on a waiting list, downsizing to me makes sense