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single parent houseshare

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Lauree · 12/04/2010 15:08

I'm a single mum (40 something) with a six year old boy in central London. I'm a professional woman working four days a week, living in central London. I'd like to find another single parent to share with... and help each other out with the ups and downs of parenting.

contact me if you think you might be interested.

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RoseGibbs · 17/01/2011 21:43

Hi Lorrikeet,

Yes, please keep me updated. I don't have to be in a huge rush, just so long as I know that there is something to look forward to! What are your thoughts on timing - just to give me an idea. I would agree that rushing in to things isn't best. I would be happy to share with a few parents, with the thinking that large houses are not as desirable (expensive) as 2/3 bed places. Thanks for your reply, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Rose

2dogs1baby · 17/01/2011 23:27

This is such a good idea, honestly, it's brill.

If I set up a website for this kind of thing do u think people would use it? Pairing people up & suggesting houses if they didn't have one etc?

Sounds like it could be so good. X

RoseGibbs · 19/01/2011 09:28

HI Lauree,

Sorry a bit of a confused answer from me. I would be interested in sharing with you, and don't have to rush into anything, but an idea of timing would be good - it would be good to meet perhaps.

Best wishes

Rose

RoseGibbs · 19/01/2011 09:37

Hi Lauree,

Just to say - you are in exactly the right area of London for me - especially regarding schools, and it would be great to continue to live in a place with a garden.I live in Shoreditch at the moment so perhaps we could meet with the kids, or something!

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Rose

marghe · 25/01/2011 09:40

hi, I am a 44 year old mum with a 3 years old son. I am looking for a room in a flat with other parents and children.
We would like to stay in south london, oval, kennington, brixton, stockwell. vauxall, as my son is going to school in oval.
if anybody has a spare room, please contact me

marghe · 25/01/2011 09:46

Hi, I am a 40 something years old mum with a lovely three years old boy. We are looking for a room in a flat to share with one or more parents.
we are very relaxed and easy going and love people company.
we prefer to stay in south london,oval, kennington, brixton, stockwell, but open to other options if we like the house and the location.

AruMom1 · 08/02/2011 11:24

I'd be happy to house share with another single mom, stuck in London coz of work! I work full-time and have a 9 month old DS. Anyone interested? I've got cats though so...if that's a problem...

itshappenedagain · 08/02/2011 17:42

hi! am just enquiring to see if anyone outside of london...preferably merseyside,is looking for a houseshare. i have a DS 4 and DD nearly 9 months. i love to cook.

Lissie20251 · 12/02/2011 19:23

Hi all!

I think this idea is fantastic! So much so, that ive decided that id really like to do this too.

I'm relocating from Yorkshire to London due to work. Ive done a little research and i am looking at moving to the SW preferably Wimbledon area (nice house with a garden). I'm looking to move around June /July. My son is 4 and would be great to share with other single parent/s (dads or mums) with children of a similar age.

We're fun and tidy(well as tidy as a 4yr old can be!), optimistic and calm, and im always up for a good chat over a glass of wine or two. Would be willing to help out with babysitting, cooking and school runs etc and of course vice versus.

Änyway, may have rabbited on far too much. :D

Melissa

Katyathegringa · 14/02/2011 12:20

Hi all, what an amazing thread, I am pleasantly surprised by how many of you there are that think this is a good idea. I had my reservations but I think managed well (i.e. getting to know each other first before committing to moving in together) it could be a fantastic thing to do.

I have only just split up from my husband ( I mean, literally days ago), although it has been over for a while in reality and have been weighing up my future as a single parent from a practical perspective for some time. So I'm probably going to be lurking on this thread initially, at least until the lease on this place runs out at the end of April, but I am most definitely interested.

I'm 33, and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who is at nursery very close by. I work full time as Operations Manager for an e-learning company in central London. We live in Harringay and hope to stay reasonably local if we move (Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Finsbury Park etc.).

It would be great to hear from any of you from around the area.

Rachie86 · 14/02/2011 23:23

Hi All,

This forum is a breath of fresh air..........

Im looking for a house share for my 3 yr old daughter and myself, which areas would you be interested in living in? Im looking at areas such as Wimbledon, Colliers Wood, Tooting Bec, Balham, South West London basically.

Ive been a single parent for a couple of years now and would like to live with another adult and child! We're a fun loving respectable family and love doing activites both in and out of the house.

The tenancy is up here at the end of April so it would be ideal to meet a outgoing family to find a bright spacious accommidation for the children to enjoy.

It would be great to hear from someone looking in similar areas.

apricotdanish · 22/02/2011 17:28

Hi, I have a 7 year old son at school in the Wandsworth borough and I was wondering if there were any mums in South West or West London who may have a room to let to my son and I on a short term basis (3 or 4 months). I'm a design graduate currently working in admin as my field has been hit hard by the recession. I moved here after graduation and have only recently found work, so want to have a manageable rent in order to have a bit of breathing space to get a deposit together for a flat, hence the reason I?m looking for a room to rent. We?re clean, tidy and easy going and I?d be happy to help out with baby- sitting. If this sounds like something that may work for you it would be great to hear from you.

mogs0 · 23/02/2011 12:15

I read this thread when it start and thought (and posted) what a great idea it would be.

Recently, I have been considering a move back to London if I can find a job and somewhere to live.

I think the job situation should be ok but my biggest concern is finding somewhere affordable to live.

I'd be looking for somewhere in Chiswick for my son (aged 8) and I.

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bestmummy · 28/02/2011 20:16

Hello,

I am looking to share a house with a garden with 1 or 2 other mums. I am a young professional and currently work in the City of London, for me it would be quite important to be well connected in terms of transport but not necessarily living in a busy area. My son is 7 years old and we have a lovely cat named Biscuit.

For more details or an informal chat please email me [email protected] or call me on 0757 6175 589.

Mum

contactzoe · 12/03/2011 08:08

Hello, anyone still looking to house share with another single parent? I own a flat in central London but its small, no sense of community and I feel like my 5 year old daughter and I are living in a box! We have been living in Goa for most of her life so its not so much fun coming back 'home' to London. We live in a great area, down by the river, Chelsea bridge but would love to be sharing a bigger place with another mum and child of a similar age. SHe is in reception at the moment in a school thats good but not very inspiring so to move her wouldnt be a problem if someone had a great idea somewhere else in the UK. Let me know
Zoe

precius · 06/04/2011 14:58

Hi - i have a double room in a garden flat in Twickenham - I am currently available for baby minding as I looked after a relative a few days per week until September. I have one son aged 14, we are of mixed heritage, i am 39. You would be very welcome to live here, there is a garden, Twickenham is a great area to live in, we are close to the tube and commuting from Richmond, 2 minutes on tube is great, alternatively from Twickenham to central is about 15 mins, my son travels to Acton each morning on South West Trains from Richmond which takes 10 minutes, we have a small friendly dog. For the home share, with bills included would be £100 per week, if you wanted child minding - I would leave it to you to decided on what you could afford - I start a childminding course in May, which is for a few hours per week, not sure exactly as yet. If your interested please call me: 07900114785, sharon.

Alexutza · 10/04/2011 05:31

Hi everybody

I am pregnant at the moment, moved into a flat a few weeks ago and turns out I have to move out... very long story... but mainly crazy neighbour that has made my last 3 weeks a hell!!!

Due on 6 May... I know... very soon... and desperate to find something either before or about 1 month after...

I am going to need 2-3 rooms and I can pay about 250 a week...

Anyone interested?

I am looking to be in Forest Hill/Dulwich area.
Also maybe Balham/Clapham/Brixton...

Looking forward to hearing from you!

x

boxingHelena · 11/04/2011 09:28

Alex I sent you a private msg
How many kids have you got? btw good luck with the delivery Smile

Alexutza · 11/04/2011 12:16

This is my first baby... I need extra space as I would like to work from home.
Quite happy to pay 2/3 of the property price if I get 2/3 of the space available :)

WantToStayHere · 14/04/2011 01:02

Does anyone know if a website that facilitates lone parent house shares has actually been developed now/yet?

I'm a single mum trying to make it work financially for DS and I to stay in our four-bedroom family home in a gorgeous Hampshire village. I can see the need for a house share "match-making" site like this - we could do with a child-friendly lodger (possibly with their own kids) to help make ends meet.

If there isn't such a site as yet, I'd be interested in developing one.

boxingHelena · 14/04/2011 11:45

WantToStayHere I have been thinking the same, there is not one and there really ought to be!
Shall we join force? Are you a programmer?

WantToStayHere · 14/04/2011 14:05

Hi boxingHelena. I'm not a programmer, unfortunately, but I have a bit of cash I could invest. Possibly. If it looked as though it had legs. Wouldn't expect to make millions out of it or anything like that, but it would have to justify the investment and time involved in running it.

uklouisab · 14/04/2011 15:11

I can't offer any help or advice but I do agree that its a great idea and one where there appears to me unmet need - the first requirement for a good business :)