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3 month rental options

Hi guys, I need to rent somewhere for my family for about 3 months while we have building work done. 

Is there a better option than Airbnb? It looks like it will cost an absolute fortune!

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  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Are you somewhere there might be out-of-season holiday accommodation available?

    It's part of the cost of your building work...
  • theartfullodger
    theartfullodger Posts: 15,965 Forumite
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    A normal AST can be for a week, a month, 3 months etc... 'sfunny how many lettings agents are not aware of this.

    My son, wife & 3 kids were in same boat.  Found a flexible landlord who was happy.

    In my experience buildings works almost always take longer & cost more... so don't be too specific on length.
  • steve866
    steve866 Posts: 546 Forumite
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    I needed a short term rent last year; I found 2 places on gumtree that were happy to do 3 months and I eventually moved in to another via friends landlord. I would say gumtree is a good start but be careful not to be scammed. 
  • hazyjo
    hazyjo Posts: 15,476 Forumite
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    Could ask on a local FB group. I've seen success stories locally for short rentals.
    2024 wins: *must start comping again!*
  • Ashworks
    Ashworks Posts: 146 Forumite
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    hazyjo said:
    Could ask on a local FB group. I've seen success stories locally for short rentals.
    That's what we've just done, and someone we knew from meeting on dog walks offered us their rental. Its worth a go.
  • leftism
    leftism Posts: 109 Forumite
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    Thanks guys. Maybe the local fb group thing should be the first port of call. We might just get lucky!
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