Dh needs a room to rent in a family home near Leeds University

[SofiaAmes]

Dh is a mature student and is starting a Geology degree at Leeds in September. We (me and the dc's) live in the USA. Dh is looking to rent a room in a family home near the University.
Dh has in the past (this isn't his first degree) rented a room in a family home and it has been very successful. He is good with kids (can quiet any crying baby), is an excellent cook and used to be a builder, so can fix broken things. He spends all his holidays with us in the USA. During term time he is either in class or studying. He doesn't generally have friends over (except maybe to study for an exam) and he is quiet and clean and helpful. His only requirements would be internet, his own bathroom, and parking (on street is fine). Ideally the house would be a non-smoking one.

(I am a long time Mumsnetter - so please feel free to do a search on me.)

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isn't there anyone in leeds?

Hi Sofia - the Leeds board is quite quiet isn't it? Did your DH find somewhere to live? I don't have any suggestions for you but if you have any questions I'll be happy to try and answer them.

Hope you got something sorted

Thanks. He did find a place in the end. It's a bit far from the Uni and not totally ideal (roommate is a stroppy queen who was convinced he would hate dh before he met him). If anyone does have something please let us know as dh would be happy to move on.

Also, if anyone needs a babysitter, dh is fantastic with kids (and particularly good with crying babies) and is available evenings even on the weekend.

Is he still looking for somewhere?

Hi ilove. Thanks. I think he's sort of settled in, but would certainly consider other options if they were better/cheaper. You can reach me through mumsnet (i think) or post here, if you have something else.

Hello,

Just saw this and feel bad that you got such little response but not many people have rooms and extra bathrooms to spare around here!

We're in Leeds but not close to Uni and only have a freezing attic room so not what you're looking for. Sorry not to be of help but didn't want you to feel we were mean or anything. Hope his studies are going well.

Thanks Harried. I do understand. I have rented out rooms in my home for years so am well versed in the pro's and cons of it all, but completely understand that most people, even if they do have a spare room, are wary of inviting a stranger (especially a man) into their home. So I don't take it personally at all. I am surprised though at how few people even consider taking in a lodger as a means of bringing in a few extra quid. I wouldn't be able to make ends meet if I didn't take in a lodger, but apart from the financial aspect of it, I have met some really wonderful and interesting people over the years....In fact, it's indirectly how I met my dh...I rented my spare room to a series of Australian actresses and one of them (Natalie Imbruglia) ended up flying me to London to work on her house and dh worked for the builders we hired and that's how I met him!