Spareroom/renting in London

Keswick1uk

My son shared using spare room.  He was 18 so I accompanied him to viewings just to be sure they were kosher. They all were, but that's not a given I guess. Maybe your relative would be happy to help?

My son went into a houseshare where he was a lodger . I left him to sort it out once we knew the guy was genuine. The agreement was well written and clear and he didn't need a guarantor,  but did need a deposit. It was his first job, an apprenticeship,  and an especially large chunk of his income too. As he didn't go to Uni we would have been happy to help him out,  but he didn't need it - in fact with a few hundred spare to spend each month he thought he was rich!

The deposit wasn't lodged anywhere, I think that's because it was a lodging agreement not a tenancy. 

Disadvantage a minimal notice period. That can be an advantage of course!

If she starts work she may find a work colleague looking for a lodger? 

lookstraightahead

Thank you so much all of you, I will let my daughter read these and make a list.

She is lucky to have the security to take her time and get to know her work mates, who seem a lovely bunch. Her job is central central London and she's working out rent v transport costs etc.

I really appreciate your help, thank you.

letsbetfair

Particularly if budget is tight, I wouldn't assume she needs to live very centrally - most people who work in the centre commute in. Getting to know workmates - and taking time to explore London so she can find areas she likes - would be a good idea. She may love a part of central London and want to pay more to live there, but she doesn't need to.

As others have said, this should be a good market for someone looking to rent in the city. Lots of people are working from home more and have moved further away.

Emmia

Before we bought our spot, we rented a room in our shared house (3 way tenancy) out a few times with spareroom - it's a good option, as if you're sharing you get to meet the people you'll be living with.

If she can, I'd find somewhere with an ensuite bathroom to avoid sharing issues in the morning.

Having a cleaner weekly also saves arguments over differing standards and the need for cleaning rotas...

allypally26

I rented in London for 5 years I used spare room every time. I lived around West London most of the time. Transport in London is super cheap (in compassion to Hampshire and Surrey). Spare room has a commuting distance search which if helpful. 

I would recommend that your daughter reads the ad often they have age ranges these are really important eg your daughter won’t really want to live with people 35+ and vice versa.