How much should I offer to pay...?

[SunnyD]

Several interviews later and I've just been told I've got the job, wahey! Looks like I'm moving to London!

I did a bit of pre-emptive house-hunting before I got the job offer (i was looking for a house share) and happened to find a rather fantastic little pad with some great people that I really hit it off with. I now obviously have to work my month's notice, and the owner of the new house is a little worried that they've got an empty room for a month while I stay up here in Cheltenham. To make matters worse they've had interest from someone else who can move in immediately. They've said I'm their preference, but at the end of the day they don't want to lose out on a month's rent waiting for me.

So, bearing in mind that I'm still paying rent in Cheltenham for the next month, and can't afford to pay rent on two places at the same time, what do I offer her to stop her from giving the room to someone else?

Edited by SunnyD on Thursday 18th February 15:18

[bonsai]

Call their bluff.

[SunnyD]

I was thinking a couple of hundred? And I could give a deposit now so they know I'm going to run off?

[edo]

Pay for half the month?

[fido]

i'd offer the deposit now but not pay any rent for the period in question .. If they prefer you that should be enough for them to decide ..

yes, i've now examined your picture, and can see that you are in a better negotiating position

Edited by fido on Thursday 18th February 20:45

[CatherineJ]

Yes, just pay the deposit.

[anonymous-user]

Is it mainly males you're moving in with?

In which case they'll save the room for you anyway

[SunnyD]

Ha! No it was females, so unfortunately for me, £200 later, as well as a full deposit and i've got the room. :-|