Given a Council house (was homeless) Unsure of my garden?

Hi all,

I've been homeless for a while now and have been moving from shelter to shelter through the council for about two years, and have now been given a property/tenancy. I'm over the moon to be honest, and even doubly so as it appears to have a small garden. The only problem is, I don't know the area or boundaries of the garden. My housing officer gave me a gov. site and said i would find the boundaries there. I have typed in the property address and I can't see the boundaries of the garden. The address he gave me, takes you to a bunch of links that end up at the Scottish land registry service, but I still can't see the garden area, it's probably me being a dimwit. He also said, when you find the area and boundaries, can you take a picture and send it to me. That perplexed me I must admit, I would have thought the council had that information. Maybe I need to pay for this information?

I am particularly asking, as the area that I may have some access to, is covered in huge bushes (cherry laurel bushes) literally right up to the washing area, near twenty five foot high and larger across the horizontal. The surrounding gardens are clear. I would love to have the same as them, shed, small garden furniture or bench, but my area is totally overgrown.

I'll include some pictures, the pictures you'll see are the bushes, which he said would probably my area, and surrounding gardens. I'm probably being stupid here, but I can't find what site shows what belongs to what property.

Oh, I should add of course, my housing officer is off for the next few weeks, but my friend who has a landscape business has offered to clear some areas for me, I can't do that until I see what area belongs to the property, many thanks.

I haven't put the property address in, but am happy to give it out if that would help. I would appreciate any help if someone is familiar with this sort of thing.

Thank you.

Thanks for that guys/gals

Particularly for your search on my behalf hide

I wondered if that area may be mine or at least have access to it HTE, but the person downstairs has commandeered the front and the side garden, and has actually gated it. It is what it is, I'll phone the council tomorrow, and hopefully even a small bit of the backs is mine, if not I'll get a chair. I really shouldn't have worked myself up into believing the back bit may be mine as downstairs had the front. At least i have somewhere to live now and a place i can call home.

Thanks again for all the replies, superstars!

Hi Acuity30,

No unfortunately, I now have to attend rheumatology, as I have severe degeneration in my spine and feet, looks like they've literally fallen to bits. The last Nuclie* scan I had has determined the degeneration is now in my elbows and hands too, dentist said it's my jaw too. I'll need to go back sooner, rather than later to rhumey as I'm now walking with a bad limp, it's definitely in my knees now. It could be worse, least I'm alive...

Apologies for late reply.

Hi all,

Sorry for late reply. My pals banded together and come and stripped the whole house for me over the last few days, then they took me to the pub. Honestly, there is nothing better for a man than to have a great group of brilliant pals (brothers too) who'll come together and be happy for you and show they really care. It's when you realise, that maybe you're a decent person after all and people care for you. I nearly welled up.. However, I pulled upon the last of my man card resources and managed to keep things in check, however, hardy hugs were given!

I'm very conscious of my new neighbor's downstairs, they are an elderly couple, and the floor boards are very creaky, a few of my friends are going to help me with that Monday. I really don't want to be a nuisance neighbor. I'm getting a living room and bedroom carpet fitted soon, so I'm going to try and get my hands on some underlay before then. The price of underlay is obscene! I'll maybe try an Ebay auction.

My brother has put aside some money for me for a car, I've seen a nissan note, think it's mark two, I checked the MOT history, small oil leak, corroded springs, but reading Pistonheads, they seem very reliable. I'm desperate for a car now due to some physical disabilities im having, so I'm going to call them tomorrow.

Lastly, I'd like to say, things were looking very bleak a few years ago, living in a car etc..and I nearly checked out a few times. Reading this thread and all the congratulations from you guys and the help you've offered really has restored my faith in humanity, nobody knows the plight of men like other men. So my my heartfelt thanks to all of you, it really is appreciated!!!

Okay, okay...who's cutting onions


Edited to add:

Apologies to those who I never answered directly.

Speak to neighbor's..
Do not burn cherry laurel..
See if council will help regarding maintenance...

I'm on it!

Oh, council are phoning me next week regarding garden area, really really hoping for a result here, friend has even offered me a shed...Gawd!!

Yes, that's correct Quickquack, thanks.

Hi QuickQuack,

Been at my brothers for a few days, never seen your message. I've replied to you, thank you!!!