Opinions on house sharing

bristol_pilot

bimbo84 wrote: »

You'd probably be best off going for a house share where each tenant has a separate contract so that you can't be liable for other peoples rent.

Each to their own, but I advise against this as it means the landlord can put whoever they like to live in your house.

tbs624

Google templock and unilock if room security is an issue for you - does not damage LLs doors to use these

PasturesNew

There are locks that you can fit temporarily, depending on the handle. Best ones seem to be for door with an actual handle, not a knob. I'll see if I can get a link to the info.

Edit:
Right, links. Here's one type:
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Templock_install.jpg - this locks the door when you go out. But ugly.

I can't find the link I was after... maybe later.

What you have to be mindful of is whether a door lock is locking a door when you go out, or simply for extra security when you're in the room so you don't get intruders in the night (e.g. if you're staying in a hotel).

Moglet

What's the4 difference between getting someone in to house share and taking in a lodger?

tbs624

PasturesNew wrote: »

There are locks that you can fit temporarily, depending on the handle. Best ones seem to be for door with an actual handle, not a knob. I'll see if I can get a link to the info.

Edit:
Right, links. Here's one type:
http://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Templock_install.jpg - this locks the door when you go out. But ugly.
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It's the Unilock PN - both types are in my post above yours ( probably wasn't showing when you started your post)

tbs624

Moglet wrote: »

What's the4 difference between getting someone in to house share and taking in a lodger?

There isn't a difference if the owner/LL is resident at the property

MegaMiniMouse

Moglet wrote: »

What's the4 difference between getting someone in to house share and taking in a lodger?

If you own the house, and live there yourself, then there is little difference except that you alone shoulder all the costs and risks and tax/insurance implications etc

If you are a tenant, and wish to cut your costs by finding someone to share, then you are at the mercy of your landlord

MMM

Pound

Moglet wrote: »

What's the4 difference between getting someone in to house share and taking in a lodger?

I think the main difference is that in a house share agreement the landlord doesn't typically live at the house.

For me this means each tenant effectively has as much say as the other occupants as to what the rules are where as if you're a lodger its the landlords house and you live under their rules.

Dexter101

I think I'm going to give house sharing a good effort, I did call a couple of agencies but they never got back to me so I think I need to be persistent.

Just another question about house shares. How old are other people that do this typically? I'm 29 and would prefer to move in with people my own age. I'm not too fussed about how old other people are, just as long as I'm not sharing with lots of student aged people.

BitterAndTwisted

These days house-shares can mean anything from 18 to 40. I think it might be best to check out ads which say they're looking for "professional" people. That way, you know you probably won't be sharing with students.

Have you checked on RightMove? They often list rooms in shared houses/flats. Well, at least in London they do/