I am currently unemployed and living in Dundee. I have applied for alot of jobs in Glasgow. I know that my chances would be greatly improved if i actually resided there but i can’t afford a months rent and a deposit in advance on a flat share. Short of selling all my stuff does anyone have any advice or suggestions that could help me get to Glasgow.
My plan is to get a bar job or two to keep me going until i can tie down more secure work. I have lots of bar experience and Glasgow has hundreds if not thousands of bars, pubs, hotels and cafes so i am pretty confident i can find work. I even plan to go to night school and learn web coding. 
It is difficult enough for people who actually live in Glasgow to get accommodation, so unless you have someone who will put you up until you get enough money to rent somewhere your chances of getting a flat are pretty slim – sorry! You could still apply for housing just to get on the waiting list. Check out this link for more info – http://www.gha.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s14
Or, as the person above me said, look for a live in job. Check out this link for more info – http://glasgow.gumtree.com/jobs/live_in
Good luck!
I am currently unemployed and living in Dundee. I have applied for alot of jobs in Glasgow. I know that my chances would be greatly improved if i actually resided there but i can’t afford a months rent and a deposit in advance on a flat share. Short of selling all my stuff does anyone have any advice or suggestions that could help me get to Glasgow.
My plan is to get a bar job or two to keep me going until i can tie down more secure work. I have lots of bar experience and Glasgow has hundreds if not thousands of bars, pubs, hotels and cafes so i am pretty confident i can find work. I even plan to go to night school and learn web coding.
It is difficult enough for people who actually live in Glasgow to get accommodation, so unless you have someone who will put you up until you get enough money to rent somewhere your chances of getting a flat are pretty slim – sorry! You could still apply for housing just to get on the waiting list. Check out this link for more info – http://www.gha.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s14
Or, as the person above me said, look for a live in job. Check out this link for more info – http://glasgow.gumtree.com/jobs/live_in
Good luck!
My daughter has found a flat to share with four of her friends next year at university (Glasgow/Scotland). As parents we are being asked to sign a legal document to act as gurantor for her (OK, that bit’s fine), but also stating that we are ‘Jointly and severally liable’ for all rents/damages. In other words, if a flamate fails to pay the rent or leaves the flat within the year’s tenancy, we have to stump up!
This seems a bit harsh. Is it normal? Is it even legal? Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.
Please note: this is UK only
Yes this happened to me when our flatmate stopped paying rent we were asked to pay their share, it is quite normal. However we requested our landlord pursue their individual guarantor first before asking us to stump up and it paid off in the end! There are always going to be risks when young people move in together for what is usually the first time but it normally works out and in the end you just have to trust that everyone is going to do their bit.
My girlfriend of 3 months has dumped me. Is it because I am asking too much? I am 30 years of age. I have a good job with a high 6 figure salary. 3 cars (2 sports, 1 business). I have 3 houses which I own. 1 in New York, 1 in Manchester and 1 in London. Also a flat that I rent in Glasgow. When I am with a girl I expect to treat her as I treat myself. I go holidays regulary. I do spur of the moment things like fly to Paris for a candlelit meal. I love sports and like my girlfriend to keep in shape. This girlfriend do not like the way I make decisions, ie last minute. I booked 2 tickets to Italy last minute. When she said she couldn’t go I told her to quit her job and I would support her……that was the end of that.
Any ideas?
Any women looking for a man, LOL?
I don’t want money to stand in my way. Should I slow my life down to deal with her professional life and commitments?
i have not much money but did the same spoiling my girl friend to, of 3 months i made her happy but i move to fast like you and she dump me so slow down ladys dont like money in there face so next time be pour going out in old car and be nice
I am about to rent a flat in Glasgow.
I work full time and my girlfriend is a full time student.
Would it be possible to put the flat in my girlfriends name to make the flat exempt from council tax?
Also, because my girlfriend is a student, she will need a guarantor, so will the flat still be exempt from Council tax?
nope
the council where i am at states that its only if there are all students in the house then its exempt from council tax if there is a mix then it would be either full or part payment
i am looking for a flat to rent i cant be bothered staying here in my house with my parents there always bugging me and in the flat i can relax do what i want instead of here price not to much im a student
As a student with no guaranteed income beyond your student loan, few landlords are going to be willing to let a flat to you unless you can come up with a guarantor – somebody who will agree to be legally responsible for paying your rent if you can’t or don’t. It’s also very unlikely you’d be able to afford to live on your own on a student budget. Have a look at rental prices in your area: http://www.findaproperty.com
Your best option is to look for a room in a shared student house, or find some flatmates you could look for a place with. If you don’t know anybody who you could move in with, the student services department at your university usually keeps a list of landlords who rent rooms to students, and if you look on notice boards at university you’ll often find ads from other students looking for a new flatmate.
I might want to live there how much could i rent a city centre flat for?
Glasgow is a great place to live. We have fantastic shops, pubs, clubs and very friendly people too! There is so much to see and do here that you won’t be bored. A flat in the centre of the city would be very expensive. The West End is popular with students and quite expensive too. Have a good look around and you will find something within your budget. There are very frequent bus, train and underground services to get you wherever you want anyway. Hope you love Glasgow as much as I do if you choose to live here!
I am looking to rent short term so wouldnt want to pay a high rent at the same time would need somewhere decent. I amy possibly buy my own house/flat after a year, again what would be good places for this, close to scholls and citycentre with good tansport links
The West End is a lovely area but house prices and rent are more expensive there too. Dennistoun and Shawlands are also nice areas with good transport links etc.
Im looking to rent a flat through an agent in Glasgow, they will carry out a credit check will this affect my application coz my rating aint brilliant?
Yes it will – they will check employment details, salary, bank details and previous landlords references as well as the electoral role and other things.
Ohhh and if you have a sniff of a CCJ in your backround, we would reject you.
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I have recently moved up to Glasgow and I am living in the West End. I am looking to move to a nice area where I can park my car safely and commute to work in the Pollcok Shaws area, are there any new flats or other developments that offer this kind of service for a reasonable ~ £400 rent?
I don’t know but it’s a great question. I mean it. Great stuff.