Susan Boyle moves from council house to plush new pad

New start: Susan Boyle has bought a five-bedroom home
11 April 2012
The Weekender

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Susan Boyle has moved house.

The Scottish singer - who rose to fame on UK TV talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' - has moved out of her council house and into a five-bedroom, £300,000 home in West Lothian.

Fears had been raised for her security in her old house when an intruder was found, leading to plans for her to move into a newer home.

Susan's brother Gerry recently complained the 'I Dreamed A Dream' singer lived on just £300 a week, despite having sold 8.5 million copies of her debut album and reportedly earned £10 million, meaning she was unable to furnish her new property.

He said: "Her millions are ring-fenced but Susan has no concept of money. She was extremely distressed."

"Susan said to me, 'I've been told I get £300 a week because I'm a novice. I don't have the money to go and buy the furniture.'

"She should be able to walk in the bank anywhere and say she wants £50,000 cash. That may not be advisable, but it would be her choice because it's her money."

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