Living temporary in a garage.

kimwp

FreeBear said:

RHemmings said:

I have slept one night in a car in my life. I don't want to do it again, unless I have a campervan or similar. And, I like camping. 

Done it on a couple of occasions myself when there was little alternative. Last time I did it, got disturbed by a police officer.

Any more than once in a blue moon, a van or estate with a long cargo space would be my choice - Something that allows for a decent "bed" where you can stretch out is essential. But stuff like diet and personal hygiene suffers, so it should only be considered as an absolute last resort.

Yes, I should point out that I can lie at full stretch and very comfortably in my car (back seats lie flat and front seat pushed forward, with sofa cushions on them). 

artyboy

Buy an ancient Transit and sling a mattress in the back. Sorted.

MEM62

Ssylvs said:

I am currently renting a flat, and my landlord decided to sell it (due to a divorce). 

Ssylvs said:

I have two and a half months to move

Your timing or the landlords?  Because your LL has asked you to leave does not mean that you have to.  

Living in a garage or car is not going to be practical on any level.  Get yourself a B&B or lodge somewhere temporarily.  

FreeBear

Mgman1965 said:and water can be got from petrol stations (many have a tap/hose to fill washer bottles with the airline machine).

Water earmarked for topping up washer bottles & radiators may not be potable - Unless you can be sure it is safe to drink, I'd suggest looking elsewhere for water.

saajan_12

Of course there's pitfalls.. ultimately depends on what you want to suffer through for any length of time. 
* proof of address and receiving post to a garage (no utility bills? mortgage docs?)
* 2x moving costs anyway, regardless of living in a rental or garage
* storage of possessions - will they fit and in the garage and be undamaged with space to move?
* no bathroom facilities - access to a gym membership? will this be practical every time you want to use the loo in the middle of the night?
* no cooking facilities - cost of eating out for every meal
* comfort - can you get a good nights sleep needed to hold down a job, etc with the quality of cushion, space to stretch out, inability to stand up if you get a cramp unless you put on shoes and go outside .. 3 months is a long time and could extend if anything happens to the house sale. 

Meanwhile with a rental, you could get a 6 month lease and start looking in a month or two. Then if the sale process extends, you're still in a reasonably livable place without having yet another move. 

lincroft1710

If you are forced to live in your car in a garage and feel cold one night, whatever you do if it is petrol or diesel, DO NOT start the car engine so you can put the heater on. At least not without opening the garage door

DullGreyGuy

Have you spoken to your mortgage broker about the practicalities of applying for a mortgages whilst legally homeless?