So, I've decided to become a Landlady..

lilab_2

If you are near an airport then you will definitely be able to get cabin crew and the benefit here is that you could start with short-termers. New recruits have to do their training, which are generally 5-6 week courses. If you say that you want only to let for training courses then it would give you a feel for being a landlady. Also gives you the benefit of knowing that they will be moving on if you don't get on with a particular person. Could also mean that if you find that you are happy with your lodger you could offer them the option of staying on at the end of their training course. Cabin crew have to have Enhanced CRB before they start, so you would know that at the very least they hadn't been convicted of a serious crime!
Good luck.
PS yes supply the bed-linen it shows good will at the beginning. It doesn't have to be expensive.

brownedoff_2

lilab wrote: »

If you are near an airport then you will definitely be able to get cabin crew and the benefit here is that you could start with short-termers. New recruits have to do their training, which are generally 5-6 week courses. If you say that you want only to let for training courses then it would give you a feel for being a landlady. Also gives you the benefit of knowing that they will be moving on if you don't get on with a particular person. Could also mean that if you find that you are happy with your lodger you could offer them the option of staying on at the end of their training course. Cabin crew have to have Enhanced CRB before they start, so you would know that at the very least they hadn't been convicted of a serious crime!
Good luck.
PS yes supply the bed-linen it shows good will at the beginning. It doesn't have to be expensive.

Excellent advice.. thank you! I live near Southend Airport and as some may already know its recently been taken over by the Stobart group and there are huge plans ahead for expansion along with a new railway link to London, just in time for the Olympics too... i should have done this ages ago x

brownedoff_2

Good Morning all...

Just another quick query. Should my prospective lodger have their own insurance? If so should i ask to see notice of the cover?

Currently i don't have contents insurance as I'm drastically having to cut down on my budget, although i do plan to take it out again as soon as finances improve.

Thanks