Hosts

You can become a Host if you have a home that you are willing to share and a spare bedroom to offer a Helpful Housemate. Don’t worry if you only have one bathroom; this can be shared. So how do I find a lodger?

Helpful housemates

Costs

Registration Fee: £50 plus VAT = £60* – non-refundable fee, payable in advance, this fee covers a 3 month search, although in most cases we would expect to find someone quicker than that.

*Payable at the start of the search, this is a token payment towards advertising costs, plus the interviewing and reference checks. If a Host withdraws after the introduction of a Helpful Housemate, but before completion, Unity Living charges a £120 (£100 plus VAT) Administration fee towards costs already incurred.

Completion Fee: £300 plus VAT = £360* – final fee payable on the day the Helpful Housemate moves in.

Includes the Housemate Licence Agreement and vetting of the selected Helpful Housemate [ID, right to rent, credit and DBS checks]

Monthly Retainer Fee: £30 plus VAT = £36 – for ad hoc advice and to keep the arrangement under the Helpful Housemate Licence Agreement.

*reduced registration and completion fees for returning Hosts

General information for Hosts

Your home needs to be in a fit and proper condition if you want to take in a Helpful Housemate.  The home should be clean, in reasonable decorative order, and that it is free of any hazards; any furniture you provide must comply with fire safety regulations. Also other legal requirements are in place including gas appliance safety checks.  See Host FAQ’S for more information.

The Helpful Housemate is responsible for paying for his/her own food, phone and personal expenses.

First steps to find a lodger…..

5 easy steps to becoming a Host