Right, so the hunt has begun for me to find a less expensive place to lay my head. I spent last night traipsing around a variety of properties in the Bermondsey area. In the rain I might add1
I started out at a place where I knocked on the door - it was answere by a spanish dude who didn't know I was coming and said 'there was nowhere for me to wait, could I come back in 20 minutes?' Welcoming! Anyway I waited for the flat manager to turn up she showed me around. I suddenly realised what he meant by there was nowhere for me to wait. All the rooms were bedrooms. there was no communal space. Each room has a lock or a padlock on the door. Real friendly. There was a cute rugby playing city boy type on the stairs - but just my luck he'd be the one leaving! So that flat was a 'no' The room was just too small for that to be my only living space. I would go mad.
Location 2. Door answered by large blond Polish dude with eyebrow bar. Very buff indeed. He too didn't know I was expected but said he was happy to show me the room. He introduced me to one of the other flat mates...Slightly less large brunette Polish dude sat on the sofa with a beer wearing only his pants. No I am not making this up. To be honest he handled the being caught in his skivvies by a girl with amazing grace. It was impressive (the grace not anything else - perverts!) the flat is currently my second choice. Plus it's the cheapest flat.
Location 3. Shared 4 bedroom house. Lounge converted to bedroom making it a 5 bedroom house. There is still communal space though as the dining room had been turned into a lounge / diner and there is a TV etc in there.
Flatmates would be a Doctor, a Fireman, a Forensic Science Masters Student, and a Professional Musician. This is the one I want. However I gushed about how brilliant the place was and how I was definately interested in renting the room. The guy said he would let me know in a couple of days. I feel like I might be his back up plan! I really do want this flat though. It's cheaper, but has decent storage space. Cleaning is on a five week rota, it has a good strong shower and a large back yard for BBQ's and sunbathing plus it has a shed in it for bikes...not that I have a bike, but I would have somewhere to put one if I got one. Did I mention I really REALLY want this flat? It helps that the fireman was a bit hunky. Well...more than a bit...quite my type in fact...I know you can't dip the pen in the company ink and all that, but what in the world is wrong with a bit of eye candy? I think the only problem might be that they may be looking for another guy. All the places I saw were all male.
Location 4 - Family flat that scared me before I even went in! So I didn't.
So other than these visits I have been asked to email several paragraphs about myself, what I do and what I like etc to see if I seem like a fit for the flat in order that they can decide it's worth me doing a viewing. I have been asked to call back the next day to prove I am serious and not a time waster before the viewing would be arranged. I also found an ad for a 2 bedroom flat near Shad Thames for less than I currently pay for a room. I am wondering if this is a scam. I have asked for a viewing so I guess we will see. If I get a 2 bedroom place I can rent out to someone else bargain!
So this is where I am so far...I still thnk Polish guy in pants watching sport with a tinny in his hand was the highlight. But I'm sure more delights await.
Blessed be
Clare
X
Post a Comment