Mondaytofriday: Testimonials

Charlotte Morton, who lives in London says:

“Mondaytofriday.com is a fantastic concept which really works and its flexibility is a real boon to professionals who need to work far away from their hometowns.

“I’m an absentee landlady for most of the working week, which is quite unusual as most homeowners co-exist with their lodgers. But the flexibility of the rental arrangement gives me peace of mind that my property is in safe hands while I work and lodge in Leeds.

“And, occasionally, when I do pop home mid-week, it’s refreshing to catch up with someone who’s good company and respects my home. It’s an ideal scenario for both of us – we get to keep our privacy and maintain our work and social arrangements.”

Mondaytofriday.com London homeowner Emma Sterland says:

“I’ve taken in many lodgers over the years but it’s always quite difficult integrating another person into your home, full-time. So, when a friend told me about part-time renting with mondaytofriday.com, the thought of earning extra money while reclaiming my spare room every weekend was definitely appealing.

“Finding a suitable lodger via mondaytofriday.com has been really easy and hassle-free, generating lots of interest from high calibre, professional people. In fact, I’m just about to advertise for my third lodger as my current one has relocated after eighteen months. And my small box bedroom has proved ideal for weekday renting because during the week lodgers merely want a nice, comfortable place to sleep; whereas a full time lodger would need much more space.

“So for me, weekday renting offers the perfect balance. It’s great to have someone nice to chat to during the week, and then at the weekend, my room is free for friends to stay –which they invariably do! My last lodger was a lovely, considerate person who was a pleasure to know, and I’m confident that through mondaytofriday, I’ll find another weekday lodger very soon.”

Dianna Floud, who lives in East London says:

“When I needed to generate more income without giving up half of my two-bed flat in East London, a friend suggested I visit the mondaytofriday.com website.

“My mondaytofriday lodger lives in Norfolk and has lodged with me Monday to Thursday for over two years. It’s an ideal mix; which apart from the extra money, also gives me someone to chat to/go to the pub with during the week and the room is free every weekend if I have guests to stay.”

Pamela Kay Barker, who lives in South West London says:

“When I read about mondaytofriday.com’s innovative weekday renting concept in the national press, I registered as a landlady almost immediately. As a homeowner I earn useful tax-free income by renting out a room in my house during the week; and regain my privacy each weekend when my lodger returns to his family home.

“Mondaytofriday.com gave excellent advice and helped me to shape my advertisement for maximum appeal, and I was particularly impressed by the professional, high-quality calibre of the lodgers registered on the site.

“My chosen lodger has now settled in really well. Renting near his workplace in London during the week gives him the flexibility to work late when required, without the daunting prospect of a long and expensive daily commute to his home county. And, unlike many situations where landlords and lodgers co-exist, he’s really considerate to my property and personal living space.”

Jane Thomson who lives in London says:

“Historically, I’ve rented out a room in my house to several lodgers; but however nice the person, sharing with someone else full time isn’t always easy. So when a friend told me how mondaytofriday.com facilitates weekday renting – where lodgers return to their family homes each weekend – I didn’t hesitate to register.

“To date, I’ve appointed two lodgers through the service and both have been highly professional, personable and considerate. What a great idea for both landlords and lodgers! And mondaytofriday.com always gives really sound advice on how best to word each advertisement to attract the right kind of lodger for me – and my home.

“But of course while the extra income is useful, for me reclaiming my whole house each weekend for visiting friends and family is the biggest boon.”

Rosemary Jones who lives in Teddington, Middlesex says:

“We’d seen and heard a lot of good things about mondaytofriday.com in the newspapers and on national television. So, when our son recently moved out and we had a room to spare – or rather, a loft conversion with cooking facilities – we decided to look for a mondaytofriday lodger.

“Mondaytofriday.com gives really useful advice such as not to clutter your spare room with unwanted furniture and general debris. So, before starting our lodger search we had a clearout and installed some simple, fresh-feel, practical furniture to make an appealing ‘home from home’.

“And once registered with Mondaytofriday.com, we found a professional and likeable lodger within three weeks. He stays for up to four nights each week, returning to his family home in Devon each weekend. We service the lodger’s living space rather like a hotel and regularly change bedding and linen. Our lodger takes time to chat each day, but generally, we keep to our own parts of the house. It’s ideal because both sides get just the right amount of privacy and sociability.”

Mondaytofriday homeowners Cathy and Neil Eggers of Hemel Hempstead say:

“When we saw mondaytofriday.com featured on BBC TV’s Working Lunch earlier this year, we were immediately interested in the concept of having part-time, rather than full-time lodgers. In the past we’ve taken in full-time lodgers and as nice as they were, it was always great to have our house back to ourselves again once they’d moved on! And so, we took the plunge…

“Your website offers a wealth of advice for homeowners like us – especially the tips on how best to market spare rooms. Now, our lodger Jeremy stays with us from Monday to Thursday and returns to his home in Darlington each Friday. And, as my husband is an excellent cook, for a small charge our lodger has a healthy meal each evening which means he doesn’t have to buy his own food, or, spend time and money eating out.”

“Thank you so much for setting up this fantastic website. We’ve already recommended mondaytofriday.com to our friends and colleagues.”