When we got married we moved into married quarters for six months. Nearly 3 years later we moved out.... 😛 partly because we loved the disposable income from the cheap accom charges. We were on the property ladder anyway and letting out our gaff but yeah, cheap as chips. The flipside of that is I knew guys who had been in 22 years plus who had never bought a place. My advice would be get somewhere when you're in, even if you never live in it and let it out, at least you're on the ladder.
This video was really helpful in getting a better understanding of married quarters and I was pleasently surprised by the song choice throughout the video, really enjoyed this, thank you!
spent about 15 years in married quarters in Germany, Reg was posted back to the UK, wife walked into the new 3 bed quarter and burst into tears, absolutely tiny my whole house would have fitted inside my German living room , one of my friends had to live out of boxes because his furniture would not fit,
Wow top class video. A proper grass roots walkthrough for the unsuspecting soldier. What you get, what you don't get and what it will all cost. My last march out was in 2010 and I don't miss the beige curtains.
I occupied Married Kennels for 30 years and brought up 5 kids in them. They are not, repeat not cheap. No tenancy rights and vicious "March Out" procedures. There is too much too discus about them here, but all of the time the rent is dead money and after living in a couple of dozen of them I have firm opinions about the whole system!
I've been out of the Army for 20 years and; the quarters are still as grim, dated and worn! Basically still no respect for Army personnel in the poor accommodation
What they haven't said is that the officers kicked off about the whole situation where they won't be first in line for a house. Now pinnacle and the army are covering it up and hoping it all goes away. Its absolutely fucking disgusting that they sit in 3/4 bed houses with a family of 3 occupying them when the lads can't even get a house with there 2-3 kids and wife.
Great presentation. Tells you are treated like shit. Housed like a second class citizen. And conveys all this without ever saying a word. That takes some level of constraint. Must be the military training.
depends on your regiment, and where you are posted, if you are in the block (single man accom ) you might find yourself in a two, four, or six man room
Given me and the mrs are trying to do just that, The tour is appreciated, thanks, also, Furnished or unfurnished? Which would you recommend? We dont have alot but were torn between the ideas
Joining the Royal Engineers and applying to go to 24 commando if I pass phase 1 & 2. We have two kids, would we have the option to apply for three bedroom?
Me and my partner are looking at military housing. I’m currently expecting our first kid but we’re looking at fostering. Would there be consideration for a bigger house due to our future aspirations x
No offence bud. But they ain't going to fit a new bathroom and Kitchen. Bill you for it when you march out? Quite possibly. Always take photos of everything and have every defect marked on march in.
The rules and standards over MQ's are madness. Many are in a terrible state . the rules and costs are ridiculous .The way the families are tread disgusting .
Why is the brief for design and build absolutely crap ? It just shows that the forces don’t give a shit. You’re never going to attract future NCOs to join with quality like that.
@@MilitaryFitness Sam they are a lot bigger and detached and better quality. Please no more gangsta rap we need to set an example for next generation 🤣
I have a question as an American. Does British army housing hate America because of America declaring illegal independence from Great Britain back in 1776?
This is one of the worst military housing I have seen are you trying to scare new military spouses 🙈😂 Even my last military property wasn't this bad and it was old 🙈
pure council estate vibes
😂😂
Well obviously it’s a government built house. But this time it won’t be filled with people from the third world like most council estates….
When we got married we moved into married quarters for six months. Nearly 3 years later we moved out.... 😛 partly because we loved the disposable income from the cheap accom charges. We were on the property ladder anyway and letting out our gaff but yeah, cheap as chips. The flipside of that is I knew guys who had been in 22 years plus who had never bought a place. My advice would be get somewhere when you're in, even if you never live in it and let it out, at least you're on the ladder.
Good advice
The “property ladder” is bulsht. Buy companies. Build PASSIVE income. You wont retire any differently than someone with nothing otherwise.
5:30
"The master bedroom, obviously, where ALL of the magic happens" - Sam, 2022
Legend
🤣
Classic
Warhammer game nights 🤓
This video was really helpful in getting a better understanding of married quarters and I was pleasently surprised by the song choice throughout the video, really enjoyed this, thank you!
I am glad it helped 🫡
spent about 15 years in married quarters in Germany, Reg was posted back to the UK, wife walked into the new 3 bed quarter and burst into tears, absolutely tiny my whole house would have fitted inside my German living room , one of my friends had to live out of boxes because his furniture would not fit,
Wow top class video. A proper grass roots walkthrough for the unsuspecting soldier. What you get, what you don't get and what it will all cost. My last march out was in 2010 and I don't miss the beige curtains.
😂😂😂😂 I bet you don’t miss those bad boys.
Fantastic vid Mounch. The Mrs was having a proper nose at the type of house you get in the army!!
Hahahahaha.
Amazing music! 👍
Hi sir
Thanks for the informative video. Enjoyed it. I like this type of videos. Kind regards
No probs buddy, thanks for the kind words and I will try and get some more up
Just spent 2 weeks at the "home of signals", I can't believe how much its gone down hill.
I occupied Married Kennels for 30 years and brought up 5 kids in them. They are not, repeat not cheap. No tenancy rights and vicious "March Out" procedures. There is too much too discus about them here, but all of the time the rent is dead money and after living in a couple of dozen of them I have firm opinions about the whole system!
Loved the video
Thanks so much
I've been out of the Army for 20 years and; the quarters are still as grim, dated and worn! Basically still no respect for Army personnel in the poor accommodation
They are getting better on some camps but some are still terrible.
What they haven't said is that the officers kicked off about the whole situation where they won't be first in line for a house. Now pinnacle and the army are covering it up and hoping it all goes away. Its absolutely fucking disgusting that they sit in 3/4 bed houses with a family of 3 occupying them when the lads can't even get a house with there 2-3 kids and wife.
They are brilliant.. I had a shower in my kitchen ..through the kitchen light from my bathroom 😂
The perfect shower 😂
Great presentation. Tells you are treated like shit. Housed like a second class citizen. And conveys all this without ever saying a word. That takes some level of constraint. Must be the military training.
😂😂must be
Grew up in these until 2019, feels weird seeing them
I bet it does
I'd just take the (Basic Allowance for Housing) BAH, or whatever you guys call it, and live of post.
I'm from the US and somehow we have almost the exact same hideous cabinets in older rentals here.
They are honking 😂😂
Good chat kitchen spoon!
When you join your regiment after training, if you are staying in the standard accommodation will you always be sharing rooms with people?
No, it will be single man most likely
depends on your regiment, and where you are posted, if you are in the block (single man accom ) you might find yourself in a two, four, or six man room
Given me and the mrs are trying to do just that, The tour is appreciated, thanks, also, Furnished or unfurnished? Which would you recommend? We dont have alot but were torn between the ideas
You can go furnished and it won’t be that expensive and it will come out of your pay
@@MilitaryFitness Yeah, We decided if the extra payments werent too bad that we'd go furnished.
Joining the Royal Engineers and applying to go to 24 commando if I pass phase 1 & 2. We have two kids, would we have the option to apply for three bedroom?
Yes, definitely
Is it hard to get accommodation for couples (not married)
If you are in a civil partnership you can get one or if you have a child. Other wise it could be quite difficult
Go to your Welfare and ask for a Surplus Qtr
If you’re in a long term relationship you can apply for surplus housing but it can be a long wait!
Me and my partner are looking at military housing. I’m currently expecting our first kid but we’re looking at fostering. Would there be consideration for a bigger house due to our future aspirations x
Potentially yes if they are available otherwise you may have to wait.
Nope, you will only get a 3bedroom house if you acatullyhavw the 2nd kid. Most housing officers will not let you.
Have a look at the officers quarters……a different story.
If you're married but childless would you still get married quaters?
Yes
Yeah just needs a few touch ups good to go
@@shanegrant-i8x you got it
No offence bud. But they ain't going to fit a new bathroom and Kitchen.
Bill you for it when you march out? Quite possibly.
Always take photos of everything and have every defect marked on march in.
They did for 25% of the quarters on my patch
Are you allowed to paint the walls?
Yes but they have to be painted back to their original colours when you move out
Thanks Sam, kitchen really its like 1800 's 😀
😂😂😂
the 1800's had style, this is dystopian.
Could i put in a new kitchen and bathroom?
You can but you will have to put the old one back in when you leave
Never been upgraded since 1981!
They really haven’t
Is it Airconditioned?
Unfortunately not
@@MilitaryFitness ok, thanks for responding.
@@Advance_Socialism no probs
Absolutely awful, is this really what they are given, it's a disgrace. Old kitchens and immersion heaters????
Crazy isn’t it
Very disgraceful. shocking when they give people from overseas 5-star hotels to stay in for free.
@@MilitaryFitness I swear the US and commonwealth countries conspire to screw over service members in the same ways, amongst other wack-ass policies.
Out of 10 whats your score for married quarter?
A lot of it depends on the camp you are on. I have had some which I would give a 7 and some a 4
@@MilitaryFitness appreciate your quick reply. finger crossed I will get in and have a nice married quarter haha
@@JavierUKWithCat 🤞🏻🤞🏻
@@MilitaryFitness so a 4, for this one, lol.
What base is this at?
Blandford
@@MilitaryFitness Bleep!!!!
The rules and standards over MQ's are madness. Many are in a terrible state . the rules and costs are ridiculous .The way the families are tread disgusting .
sounds like here on bases in the US too.
So its the last closet you are coming out of, eh?
That piece was a corker 😂😂
Washer and dryer?
You will have to buy one
Look at that small poxy radiator in the living room
@@ged7196 I know
Why is the brief for design and build absolutely crap ? It just shows that the forces don’t give a shit. You’re never going to attract future NCOs to join with quality like that.
Nice music ❤
It’s an artist called blaktrix, he is on Spotify
He looks like the brother of Professor A. W. Peet
Ummmm thanks?
Hi I ain’t married but I have a girlfriend n also a child does this mean I can get one of these 😊
Speak to welfare and they will sort you out
i am from india i have indian degree but I have not british citizen can i join british army if i come to uk
I doubt it, but you can certainly try.
@@MilitaryFitness what doubt
@@visheshrkhk4764 you may have to get a sponsor first
@@MilitaryFitness how to.get
@@visheshrkhk4764 I don’t know that one sorry
Thanks Sam not sure about the Rap music! Can you do a tour of Officers Married Quarters please?
They are the same just a bit bigger
The rap music was sound wdym
@@thewoo7269 rap music is for black gangsters not British Military perhaps a nice Military march would be more appropriate 👍
@@MilitaryFitness Sam they are a lot bigger and detached and better quality. Please no more gangsta rap we need to set an example for next generation 🤣
@@Katmando007 unfortunately rap will still be included on future videos as by not including it sets an even worse example to future generations.
I have a question as an American? Does British army housing hate America because of America declaring illegal independence from Great Britain?
No way
I have a question as an American. Does British army housing hate America because of America declaring illegal independence from Great Britain back in 1776?
No chance
You coming out of those closets…
😂😂😂😂
@@MilitaryFitness in all fairness mate, you do make some very good and informative films, good luck with your future career.
@@phill9283 cheers buddy
I’d rather leave the army and not live in dump
Go for it
This is one of the worst military housing I have seen are you trying to scare new military spouses 🙈😂
Even my last military property wasn't this bad and it was old 🙈
Knife and fork army😅😅😅😅😅
😂😂
BlanVegas
You got it mate 😂😂
Straight out of shameless 😂
I know 😂😂
Just one more reason not to join
Horrendous
Every army house is different so pointless video
You sound like a really good bloke.
@@MilitaryFitness Many thanks.
Clearly your a remf, must have loads of time on your hands filming about army houses.
@@Glen38 like I said, top bloke
not if you have to live on that camp, innit?
@@Glen38 what do you do pal? you SAS or something high speed? Probably just a 'spoon' in a kitchen.