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Temporary rent

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I have a deposit for a house. I have made two offers but none accepted as of yet. I would like to find somewhere to live between now and when I exchange contracts. I currently live at home with parents and have done for two years.

I don't want to commit to a contract. Everywhere I look requires a six/twelve month commitment. Is there anywhere you can rent on a temporary basis e.g. give one weeks notice? Am I being unrealistic?

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  • TruckerT
    TruckerT Posts: 1,714 Forumite
    w00519772 wrote: »
    I have a deposit for a house. I have made two offers but none accepted as of yet. I would like to find somewhere to live between now and when I exchange contracts. I currently live at home with parents and have done for two years.

    I don't want to commit to a contract. Everywhere I look requires a six/twelve month commitment. Is there anywhere you can rent on a temporary basis e.g. give one weeks notice? Am I being unrealistic?

    Rent-a-room? Live with the no-hopers? What's wrong with staying at home for a little while longer?

    TruckerT
    According to Clapton, I am a totally ignorant idiot.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Plenty of people want lodgers.

    https://www.spareroom.co.uk (for example)

    I know someone who has used this site for the past 5 years to find places to live temporially. Appears to work well.
  • TruckerT
    TruckerT Posts: 1,714 Forumite
    Are you paying a 'commercial' rent to your mum and dad?

    TruckerT
    According to Clapton, I am a totally ignorant idiot.
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