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1 day 3 hours ago #313339 by NickTe69
Hello

I've tried to search for advice on the Forum, as I'm sure this is a common issue, but to no avail.

I've been receiving Contribution/ New Style ESA for 5 years. I'm keen to get back to work, and have started applying for part-time jobs.

Most of the jobs I'm applying for are 18/ 20 hours a week. All of the jobs I'm applying for do not pay anywhere near the ESA I currently receive.

So, I've started to do a bit of research, and the combined ESA/ UC route seems to be the suggested way forward. However, I'm wary of making an application for UC without understanding fully how this works. In particular, are there any pit falls/ criteria that I need to be aware of ?

For example, I will receive in the near future a small rental income from one property. I know this is acceptable under Contribution/ New Style ESA rules, but am concerned it could complicate any UC claim.

Any advice, including pointing me to helpful guides, would be great. Again, I couldn't see anything on the BAW ESA guide. Thank you

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1 day 1 hour ago #313344 by David
Hi NickTe69

Receiving rental income from just one property would be allowed with NS ESA.
UC is completely different. If you own a second property the circumstances of your ownership would be investigated and it is probable that if your equity was over £16k then your UC claim would be closed. If the equity was between £6k and £16k then you would receive tariff deductions.

David

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