Would you rent a bedroom like this?

arciere

mirko wrote: »

If you want nice responses it's normally best to ask friends.

I think the brutal honesty of forums like this actually help, even if it's often rude.

I'd say not to rent out a room with your stuff in it. Probably best to clear it first, can't be that hard to do, surely?

Sorry, but you can be brutally honest without being rude or aggressive.
I was looking for honest responses, I received honest responses to a point. Yours was. Someone else's wasn't.

takman

arciere wrote: »

Sorry, but you can be brutally honest without being rude or aggressive.
I was looking for honest responses, I received honest responses to a point. Yours was. Someone else's wasn't.

When writing a post online expressing an opinion (especially when in disagreement) then the tone of it can often come across as rude or aggressive. This forum works best when people give their honest opinion without having to consider how it may come across; otherwise they may decide not say certain things which could be helpful.

None of the posts in the thread should stop you positing again in the future.

arciere

I would say it would work much better with nicer responses, which doesn't necessarily mean being dishonest. It would be fun to see people discussing the same matters in person and using the same tone.

But then again I'm a newbie here, so I probably shouldn't even be questioning this.

Sorry, no more off-topic from me.

AnotherJoe

I agree with the posters who have said move it all out, because by reducing the price to cater for this, you are effectively charging yourself an awful lot for storage.

Even for a Mon-Fri "commute" type let, its pretty inconvenient, I wouldn't fancy being in my room and the owner coming in to shuffle through a wardrobe, and conversely if i was letting the room, i wouldnt want a lodger who has so little concept of personal space they were OK with that that because they might reciprocate by being too up close and personal.

cloo

In London there is *always* someone desperate enough to rent anything if it's affordable, but it's nicer and less awkward not to have any of your stuff in there!

arciere

AnotherJoe wrote: »

I agree with the posters who have said move it all out, because by reducing the price to cater for this, you are effectively charging yourself an awful lot for storage.

Even for a Mon-Fri "commute" type let, its pretty inconvenient, I wouldn't fancy being in my room and the owner coming in to shuffle through a wardrobe, and conversely if i was letting the room, i wouldnt want a lodger who has so little concept of personal space they were OK with that that because they might reciprocate by being too up close and personal.

Thanks, that actually made me thinking that it's like I am charging myself for that wardrobe. Unfortunately it's a wall-mounted wardrobe, so it can't be moved to the other room, I will have to just buy another one.

Honeylife

arciere wrote: »

No, I accept critics, as I said I was the first who had doubts in the first place. But there are different ways of expressing disagreement.
All the replies I had so far were honest, the vast majority said 'no I wouldn't' and I agreed with pretty much all of them. But the post from Honeylife made it sound like I shouldn't have even asked the question. And this is not the first time it has happened here (not only to me). More than a community, it feels like someone is stepping inside Gods land.

Thats me Honeylife

Its difficult to get emotions across and perhaps the written word comes across harsher than intended. Yes actually I do think its a moot question that you are asking to leave stuff in a wardrobe in a room you hope to rent. This is a public forum so you will get some responses that wont be couched in delicate terms everyone writes differently some rather precisely As long as its not abusive, insulting and trolling.

I think I have some expertise. I have been a Live In Landlord since my eldest went to Uni and we rented her room out 18 years ago. Both my husband and I were also lodgers prior to getting our own home. I have also been recently giving talks to people in London who actually do want to take advantage of the £7500 available through the Rent A Room Scheme.

You are fortunate that there are a fair number people on this forum who will share their experiences of being a Resident Landlord - the good and the bad and where to get more information.

Up to 10 years ago potential Resident Landlords were really stumbling in the dark and Lodgers were not getting a fair deal. Now rooms are better equipped and landlords have to get on board with making sure the rooms are pleasant and safe. Value for money is a two way thing.

Most importantly you are living with the lodger in your home. Consider the type of lodger you will get just because it is ridiculously cheap. If its too cheap good potential applicants will avoid it. I know because when we started out letting, we were way below the rest of the street, no one bothered to even book a viewing.

Reference to Aunt Elsie on the floor was an attempt at humour..but like I said sometimes verbal and written are poles apart.

arciere

Honeylife wrote: »

Thats me Honeylife

Its difficult to get emotions across and perhaps the written word comes across harsher than intended. Yes actually I do think its a moot question that you are asking to leave stuff in a wardrobe in a room you hope to rent. This is a public forum so you will get some responses that wont be couched in delicate terms everyone writes differently some rather precisely As long as its not abusive, insulting and trolling.

I think I have some expertise. I have been a Live In Landlord since my eldest went to Uni and we rented her room out 18 years ago. Both my husband and I were also lodgers prior to getting our own home. I have also been recently giving talks to people in London who actually do want to take advantage of the £7500 available through the Rent A Room Scheme.

You are fortunate that there are a fair number people on this forum who will share their experiences of being a Resident Landlord - the good and the bad and where to get more information.

Up to 10 years ago potential Resident Landlords were really stumbling in the dark and Lodgers were not getting a fair deal. Now rooms are better equipped and landlords have to get on board with making sure the rooms are pleasant and safe. Value for money is a two way thing.

Most importantly you are living with the lodger in your home. Consider the type of lodger you will get just because it is ridiculously cheap. If its too cheap good potential applicants will avoid it. I know because when we started out letting, we were way below the rest of the street, no one bothered to even book a viewing.

Reference to Aunt Elsie on the floor was an attempt at humour..but like I said sometimes verbal and written are poles apart.

Thanks for taking the time to clarify. I was looking for responses like "well, maybe..." or "no, never ever", I never said that was a good idea or asked you guys to "make it work".
You wouldn't rent it, so wouldn't I. I just thought about asking in case this sort of things are common in London and I was not aware. I never said 'I have no idea why nobody wants to rent my room'.
I'll park the thought until the room is in good shape.

AnotherJoe

arciere wrote: »

Thanks, that actually made me thinking that it's like I am charging myself for that wardrobe. Unfortunately it's a wall-mounted wardrobe, so it can't be moved to the other room, I will have to just buy another one.

You'd get the money back in a month If you don't have them already look at beds with inbuilt storage as well. Great for infrequently accessed and seasonal storage

Smodlet

This may not be particularly relevant but, whatever the law says about lodgers and their lack of exclusive rights, I would not dream of renting a room without a locking door. I thank the Powers I don't live in London or have to consider this as an option.