My sister has been accepted on the Motability Scheme and is due to pick up her car next week. She had her own car already and the MS dealer has made her a good offer for the car which she has accepted.
The question is does she have to notify the DWP of this as she now has a little in excess of the £6k threshold. I have told her that she should spend the excess on necessary items for the home, but she seems to think that the savings ceiling won't apply if you sell your personal items.
She is in receipt of ESA and Housing Benefit, I even suggested the she topped up her rent account with the excess money as she will have to pay the extra 14% in April, which I would have thought was acceptable.
The question is does she have to notify the DWP of this as she now has a little in excess of the £6k threshold. I have told her that she should spend the excess on necessary items for the home, but she seems to think that the savings ceiling won't apply if you sell your personal items.
She is in receipt of ESA and Housing Benefit, I even suggested the she topped up her rent account with the excess money as she will have to pay the extra 14% in April, which I would have thought was acceptable.