Overdraft on credit rating (help)

Claxbenz

Hi guys
Bit of background - I work full time and don't earn a huge amount of money (I'm 23) and have just invested in my first house.
I've had a credit card for the past 2 years and in that time spent around £10k all of which has been paid off in full and on time.
I have never had an overdraft on my Natwest current account however last week was granted a £1k limit as I'm running tight with large expenses such as paying builders/building materials etc. I was a student until July 2011 so was given this limit willingly.
What I wanted to know was whether it was ok to use the facility for periods of time around a few weeks or so? I hate being overdrawn but was wondering whether it affects your credit rating/whether it's frowned upon by lenders to use an overdraft. I wouldn't max it out it would probably be a few hundred quid for a couple of weeks a month until I get paid again.
Thanks for your help - google results are very mixed on this topic.

wiseshark

Overdrafts are best for short term borrowing and won't harm your credit rating provided you remain within the agreed limit.

They can be useful when there is a cash flow problem. Try not to live in it as that could be frowned upon by potential lenders.