Looking for another single parent for London houseshare

[MaidaValeMum]

Hello - not sure whether this is the right place to post this but having read other threads on MN on single parent houseshares I thought I'd give it a shot.

I'm a 34 year old single mum with a 7 month old son. We're currently based in Maida Vale in a 1 bedroom flat which I own but am hoping to rent this out and rent somewhere bigger with a garden to share with another single parent with a child of a similar age. Am currently on maternity leave (returning part-time in Jan 2011) and work in the city (lawyer).

Would be looking to rent somewhere from Dec/Jan and would be interested in renting in NW/W/N London although location is of course up for discussion, far more important is that we get along! (location can be sorted out according to both parties needs)

Is there anyone out there who might be interested in exploring this as an option for them too? Would be great to share childcare, wine housework and DVD collections.

Hi MaidaValeMum,
I'm a single mom professional (consultant) and would love to share with another single mom! I live in a 2 bed flat in W2 with my little boy (3 months old). I don't have a garden but have a large patio outside and Hyde Park around the corner (can't beat the location!).

Only thing I have three cats at home. Are you ok for your child to be around cats? I thought maybe we could meet up for a coffee and see how we get on?? After all December is a long way!!!
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I'm a single mum with a 19 month old son. I also work in the City as a lawyer.

I am about to rent a 5 bedroom detached house in a prime location in Blackheath. The house is spacious with a very large front and rear garden, woodland, study, loft room, garage, off street parking, large kitchen, utility room with downstairs wc and two very large reception rooms.

If you are still looking and this is an area you would consider, it would be good to hear from you.

I´m a singel mum with a three years old boy. I would like to rent a room in a flatshare from march 2012 in zone 1,2. I can help with child care and other life .
xx

God I wish you were looking to move to the "burbs" (5min walk to station,30mins Moorgate,large house,very clean and tidy,playroom) .Ex p has just announced that there will be no further financial support for DD aged 6,can't afford half the school fees (a joint decision to put her there) so....all down to me.Not a single penny paid in maintenance (just SO easy to hide when self-employed) so all is down to me.
Looking at M-F lodger but fellow single Mum with a child who does housework wine...fab!
Maybe there should be a whole now category for this?
My God how life has changed but it could be a brilliant solution for many.Good luck!!!

Hi Wooosh!
Can you here from you. I really need to get in touch with you.
best regards.

Hi,
I'm still looking for a house/flat share in West London - ideally Hammersmith/Fulham. I have a dd who is 15 months old and would love to live with another single mum for company and so we could help each other out too. We currently live in a one bedroom flat but for various reasons it's not a long term solution so please let me know if you have a spare room or 2 or would like to look at rentals together.

yes self employed is such a hassle isn't it?! same here, not a dime because Mr knows his way aroung the system too well. a real crook!

Hi. I am a single mum with a boy of 7 months. I live in a 3 bed rented house near Brixton. At present I live with 2 other girls and my son, but am now looking to rent the house with another single Mum. I have an excellent relationsip with the landlord, the house is really nice, affordable and it has a garden.
I know the location is not what you are after but perhaps you'd like to come and see us.

Hi, i'm a 32yr old single mum with a (just turned) 4yr old girl.
Currently live in North Acton but would like to live in W10 and surrounding areas to be closer to her school. I don't mind sharing the room with her (if we get a 2 or 3 bed) i know it's a quite pricey area but if we're only footing half the bill then it's not too bad :) can pay up to 1,000 per month. Ideally move mid/end of August before school starts in September.

Thanks

Hello , thought I would reboot this thread, as I am a single mum with a ten year old DD and wondering if there is anyone available for a house share in the south london/ South East London area. I would like to stay in the area for schools.

Hi I would definitely be interested to talk with you. I have a 10 month old DD, moved out of London after 10 years in January and considering a move back, depending on the job situation...

Hi blooming what area of South are you interested in? I need to Move out of my place soon maybe we could have a chat I have 3year old twin boys

Hello sorry for the long delay in replying been hectic at work and going through school admissions. I would like to remain in the Herne Hill, Dulwich or Streatham area

Vodkajellies , rhythm12 feel free to inbox me.

Hallo! I'm looking for somewhere just for 3 months (April/May/June 2015). I'd rather stay in Camden area, but thought worth posting here just in case. Open to houseshare or whole flat depending on what's available!
Blooming30, Vodkajellies, rhythm12 - hope your houseshare plans went well :-)
Happy New Year all!

Hello! I am also looking for some single parents to houseshare with in London- anywhere with good links into the city- for a July or August move. I work full time and have a two year old. It would be lovely to have some wine drinking buddies in the evening, plus a garden and some company for my son. Please don't be shy about getting in touch for more details. Ideally I would like to have a group formed by mid June. Thanks!

Hello
I am 26 yr old, with a 2 yr old child, and I am experiencing a huge problem finding a room in a shared house because all replies i get are Sorry, we do not want tenants with children.
On the other hand I cant afford own accommodation bc too expensive, and i dont get benefits.
Please if someone has a spare room in North London ideally Turnpike lane/Wood green are, (or know someone who may have) and you are not discriminating against children, message me.
Looking to move by the end of next month
Thanks a looooot !!!!!!!!

I'd love to know if any of these houseshares worked out! It sounds lovely, having someone there to help (and drink wine with!)

It does sound lovely doesn't it. I think it's the way forward.

Hi all

I am trying to put together a parent house-share with other single parents or couples with children for an end of August move.

We would need two bedrooms, our family consists of myself, a full time working mum and two really cool children aged 9 and 13.

Ideally we are looking to move to Greenwich, but this would certainly be up for discussion as I would consider other nice areas too!

It just seems to make sense to pull our resources together and live in a far more spacious property. I would just like to find a few like-minded parents who enjoy a glass of wine in the evening and would like for their children to have some playmates.

Please do get in touch if your interested, I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks.

Hello all,

I am a single mother of a lovely 3.5yr son and I am looking for a shared accommodation in the Herne Hill/Gipsy Hill area. I am looking to move end of October, November.

Please do get in touch.
Many thanks

Hi,

first post on here so hoping I get this right...

I am 7.5 months pregnant and need to find a new place to live. Thought it might be easier to find another single mother to share with..

I am currently still working FT and will go on MAT in late Jan. Ideally I am looking to stay in the West London area.

Might there be anyone else who is interested in looking together or have space to rent out?

Thank you!

Very old thread I know - but I am also looking to flat/house share with another single mum. I have a 5 year old whom will be living with me. Looking to move to SW London, ideally Putney and surrounds. Am a professional in her mid 40s working full time who appreciates a calm, clean snd quiet home environment. Please pm if interested !

Hi, I know the thread is old, but this topic won’t be old for sure. Single mum can relate to how difficult to rent privately as a single mum as they usually prefer couples as two incomes better then one. So I am looking to team up with another single mum to privately rent in Central London.
I have a young toddler, so ideally someone with similar age child, so they can play together and make friends.
I am currently working part time but want to go back full time, so if another mum also will work full time, we could help each other with childcare, cause childcare is so expensive. So I could stay with kids on my days off and she could stay on her days off, then we would need nursery only one or two days a week, which is much more affordable.
so please let me know your thoughts, cause I can’t see any other solution to rent in decent area and get back full time then sharing house with another mum. This way, we won’t need to stay on benefits (that prevent us finding good flat and won’t need to spend whole monthly salary on nursery).