Taking a Lodger

This article was published on guardian.co.uk at 05.57 EDT on Wednesday 19 March 2008 . It was last modified at 05.57 EDT on Thursday 20 March 2008 . It was first published at 20.09 EDT on Tuesday 18 March 2008 . Q I'm about to buy and live ... Read More »

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2008/mar/19/tax.property

How will my benefits be affected if I take in a lodger?

any money you get from renting out spare rooms is counted as income which means you will lose part of your council and housing benefit. 60% of any extra income other then your pension will be deducted from your entitlement to housing/counci... Read More »

Source: http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090122045214AAWi...

Taking in a lodger whilst on benefits, how does this affect me?

Most Council's websites have a benefit calculator. Enter your details including any putative income from a lodger - this will give you an idea how your housing and council tax benefit (if you are getting) will be affected. Don't forget to e... Read More »

Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081008012841AAr4xdN

What are the advantages of taking in lodger?

Well there’s the extra income of course. However there are other benefits, you may like the company it offers, or the added security, for example. Read More »

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Who can take in a lodger?

Most homeowners and council tennants can take in a lodger but there are several factors to consider before you go ahead. You may need to inform your mortgage lender or local authority and you'll almost definitely need to alert your insuranc... Read More »

Source: http://www.lodgers.com/taking-in-a-lodger.html

Why should I take in a lodger?

If you've got an empty spare room you can earn up to �4,250 a year tax free by renting it out. Lodgers these days are often young professionals who can't afford their own place but want somewhere comfortable to live along with a decent flat... Read More »

Source: http://www.limecastle.co.uk/house-share-letting-agency/rooms_to_r...

How many lodgers may I take in?

Up to three (3) lodgers. Read More »

Source: http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/planning/faq/zoning-lodgers.asp