Renting out a spare room - Robert's story
Robert shares his experience of renting out a room in his home in Manchester.
Robert Wilkinson, a 37 year old accountant, owns a three-bed house in Manchester. Hes been renting out a room since just after he bought the house a couple of years ago.
Robert says,I like having the company. The extra income is useful for helping me maintain my lifestyle, too.
Robert charges £450 a month, which includes a share of all bills and council tax. Hes always used SpareRoom to find his lodgers, and is keen to recommend the service.
Using SpareRoom to advertise meant I didnt feel rushed into taking the first person who came along - I could take my time to choose the right lodger.
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