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norrahe replied

30 July 2014, 12:40
Originally posted by yasockie View Post

airbnb or gumtree perhaps?

+1, try somewhere through airbnb and if you like it then negotiate a deal direct with the person you're staying with.
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kevpuk replied

30 July 2014, 12:30
Spareroom had served me well, when away from home - in fact, I am currently back in the same spareroom I was in whilst on a different gig last year!
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yasockie replied

30 July 2014, 12:18
airbnb or gumtree perhaps?
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northernladuk replied

30 July 2014, 09:24
Might have be worth working this out BEFORE accepting the gig. You are going to look a right nana if you can't get anywhere cheap and spend half your day rate on digs.
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OwlHoot replied

30 July 2014, 09:13
Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post

Spareroom.com has always served me well for this sort of thing.

I'm going to be looking myself soon, but in an area totally unfamiliar to me (Cardiff of all places) so I'll hotel it for the 1st week or two and ask people that know the city where to target and avoid.

WHS - Another site for weekday lodgings is mondaytofriday.com

I was contracting in Cardiff for several months about five years ago, and rented a top floor flat in Pontcanna, one of the nicest areas.
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TykeMerc replied

30 July 2014, 08:14
Originally posted by greenlake View Post

You took mudskipper's job of the day?

Oh damn looks like I've been stitched up by the pimp, I didn't realise the rate on offer was that high!!!
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greenlake replied

29 July 2014, 21:56
Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post

I'm going to be looking myself soon, but in an area totally unfamiliar to me (Cardiff of all places) so I'll hotel it for the 1st week or two and ask people that know the city where to target and avoid.

You took mudskipper's job of the day?
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stek replied

29 July 2014, 21:55
Originally posted by TykeMerc View Post

Spareroom.com has always served me well for this sort of thing.

I'm going to be looking myself soon, but in an area totally unfamiliar to me (Cardiff of all places) so I'll hotel it for the 1st week or two and ask people that know the city where to target and avoid.

Try Cardiff docks and swing a handbag.

Worked for me (and Suity)....
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TykeMerc replied

29 July 2014, 21:50
Spareroom.com has always served me well for this sort of thing.

I'm going to be looking myself soon, but in an area totally unfamiliar to me (Cardiff of all places) so I'll hotel it for the 1st week or two and ask people that know the city where to target and avoid.
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stek replied

29 July 2014, 21:25
Originally posted by kensai187 View Post

Hi all,

I am about to start a 4 month contract (my first in fact), it's under the standard 6 month contract most rental places want but long enough that short term accommodation adds up fast. Does anyone have some tips of the type of place/setup I should be looking for? Thanks!

B&B, room share or cheap hotel.
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kensai187 started a topic Short term contract - living arrangements

29 July 2014, 19:28
Short term contract - living arrangements

Hi all,

I am about to start a 4 month contract (my first in fact), it's under the standard 6 month contract most rental places want but long enough that short term accommodation adds up fast. Does anyone have some tips of the type of place/setup I should be looking for? Thanks!
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