In order to claim housing support for increased mortgage interest arising on a move to a larger house, the test was whether the purpose was to provide extra sleeping accommodation for children of different sexes on reaching the age of ten. If that was not the sole purpose of the move, then additional benefit could not be claimed. The fact that the move may suit the family in other additional ways was not relevant.
Citations:
Gazette 08-Mar-2001, Times 02-Mar-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Benefits, Housing
Updated: 08 May 2022; Ref: scu.88984