Splitting housing costs

trailingspouse

And it's not just the house itself. Do you live somewhere where people who need to lodge want to be? What are the transport links like - trains, buses, access to motorway?


We live two minutes' walk from the train station, you can get to Leeds in 19 minutes. Lots of the houses around us are divided in to flats.

sevenhills

trailingspouse wrote: »

And it's not just the house itself. Do you live somewhere where people who need to lodge want to be? What are the transport links like - trains, buses, access to motorway?

After some edits my details I have now had two enquireries.
Its certainly does test your attitude, when it comes to sharing your house with someone. The latest wants her child staying over, every fortnight. Should that affect the price that I charge?
I am thinking about it.

saajan_12

sevenhills wrote: »

I did have one person view, so I put the others off, then he backed out because of allergies and me having a pet.
I have had a message today, although the person seems younger than I was looking for.
The LHA is £62.31

I certainly wouldn't be putting others off just for a viewer as you have no reason to think you will both agree to proceed.
1. answer initial questions by email / Spareroom message
2. arrange viewings when you also discuss high level lifestyle points
3. decide and let them know if its a firm No from you, or if you're interested then ask them to let you know if they're interested within a few days
4. Provide a written contract and house rules or meet again to discuss (eg services / things you'll provide, overnight guests, heating, cleaning rota, no noise past x o'clock, etc)
5. Ask for references (to show character, affordability, right to rent checks)
7. Once all okay, THEN say no to everyone else and agree with your top choice.

sevenhills wrote: »

After some edits my details I have now had two enquireries.
Its certainly does test your attitude, when it comes to sharing your house with someone. The latest wants her child staying over, every fortnight. Should that affect the price that I charge?
I am thinking about it.

Indeed, you will need to be sharing lots more with someone who is currently a stranger.. be prepared to talk about it during viewings, outline what your dealbreakers are but be flexible with other things if you think you can be happy with it..