Where to stay if contract away from home

[kingcook]

I have a business account with Travelodge; 99% of cities in the UK have one, so no problem finding them. Advance booking means you can get the rooms for peanuts (£19/night), so after the first few weeks of paying full whack, like you state, the cost becomes quite bearable

Do Travelodge give better rates for business customers? I've been at a TL for a while but just pay from my personal money (as a business expense). Just wondering if it's worth opening a business account.

[Spacecadet]

Legal minimum rent period is 6 months so if your contract gets canned early, unless you have an understanding landlord, you still have to pay the lease.

Really? I always thought that was landlords just trying to secure their income and make sure they got longer term tennants

[Vandalay]

What about using a service like airbnb.com for short term rentals?

[TestMangler]

Really? I always thought that was landlords just trying to secure their income and make sure they got longer term tennants

I've had loads of rentals for less than six months. Not sure if there is any kind of legal minimum for six months, but it would seem unlikely to me.

When I'm renting for work, I usually search for someone who will give an all inclusive deal. Having to transfer utilities and council tax etc into your name (and then get them to stop billing you at the end) is something I've always found to be a complete pain in the cock. Ususlly find people will come round to it with a bit of persuasion