hey guys
I've contracted for 2.5 years now and have up to now done flatshares. I've saved a bit of cash from doing this compared to renting out a 1 or 2 bed flat through estate agent by myself. For first 2 years I had the "rent" including bill payments also so that was a company expense.
Now 2.5 years have gone and I've just found out that the landlord who I'm doing a flatshare with (he's only here on the occasional weekend so I get it to myself essentially) has put his flat on the market. He hasn't told me, which is not nice.
Anyway, I was just wondering what you guys do for accomodation. I know some contractors who stay in hotel Mon-Thu. I wouldn't really like that very much, never done it.
So what other options are there. Rent city-centre through estate agents but that's not cheap and council tax etc. is a total rip off. Or flatshare which is cheap but has downsides depending on who you share with.
Or buy a flat. But are you nervous about buying a flat in the town you are contracting in as you never know how long you going to be there for. I get 6-month contracts. Latest one started this week so even if I looked for a flat to buy it would be a few months before I move in. Then if there's no more extensions I have a flat bought but no purpose to live in it anymore. Could rent it out though, I guess. I know if I keep on thinking like this I won't buy anything.
How have you gone about it?
I've contracted for 2.5 years now and have up to now done flatshares. I've saved a bit of cash from doing this compared to renting out a 1 or 2 bed flat through estate agent by myself. For first 2 years I had the "rent" including bill payments also so that was a company expense.
Now 2.5 years have gone and I've just found out that the landlord who I'm doing a flatshare with (he's only here on the occasional weekend so I get it to myself essentially) has put his flat on the market. He hasn't told me, which is not nice.
Anyway, I was just wondering what you guys do for accomodation. I know some contractors who stay in hotel Mon-Thu. I wouldn't really like that very much, never done it.
So what other options are there. Rent city-centre through estate agents but that's not cheap and council tax etc. is a total rip off. Or flatshare which is cheap but has downsides depending on who you share with.
Or buy a flat. But are you nervous about buying a flat in the town you are contracting in as you never know how long you going to be there for. I get 6-month contracts. Latest one started this week so even if I looked for a flat to buy it would be a few months before I move in. Then if there's no more extensions I have a flat bought but no purpose to live in it anymore. Could rent it out though, I guess. I know if I keep on thinking like this I won't buy anything.
How have you gone about it?
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