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[nomadd]

Just out of interest what is a good rate in London? I know its a difficult question to answer but for me I ven seen 500->750 for london finance

According to Jobserve, some roles are "below £10 / hour", some "over £100 per hour".

I'd say a "good" rate is £600+. And "average" rate £400-500.

All depends on what you do and how much experience you have. And your negotiating skills. Oh, and luck.

[scooterscot]

You've got it all backwards. Tell them what your rate would be if you worked from you own office.

[SueEllen]

As for the rate, I suppose I'd be happy with my usual rate, so I think it would be better to under cut rather than go too high, especially with the market as it is.

The agency will get suspicious if you are too cheap. Go at least for the average rate as they can only knock you down.

[Sausage Surprise]

If you do a search people have suggested alternative places to stay rather than hotels and B&Bs as these tend to be sh*t in London and very expensive. For example loads of people are looking for lodgers so you won't be stuck in a long term contract, and some of the rooms will have their own bathrooms. You will have to share the kitchen but least you will be able to cook every now and again.

This works well for me. £360 per month for a nice room in a nice house in Herts for 4 nights a week then back up to the NE on a friday afternoon and back monday morning. No contracts, no packing each weekend and use of kitchen and washing machine.

[AJ76]

This works well for me. £360 per month for a nice room in a nice house in Herts for 4 nights a week then back up to the NE on a friday afternoon and back monday morning. No contracts, no packing each weekend and use of kitchen and washing machine.

Hi I think I may have just secured my first contract and will be working away from home, can I ask if this cost for a room whilst working away is claimable against any tax allowances?

Cheers
AJ

[Scrag Meister]

Hi I think I may have just secured my first contract and will be working away from home, can I ask if this cost for a room whilst working away is claimable against any tax allowances?

Cheers
AJ

Yes, pay it out of your company, or expense it back to the company, and you save CT on it.

Make sure you get a receipt.