Seeking short or long term rental in/near Brighton

Hi there,

I’m looking for a quiet, peaceful and cosy new home for myself and my two indoor cats, a very chill, handsome 10 year old Ragdoll named Sebastian and a friendly Tortie named Fluffs. :)

My landlord is selling our flat, and my section 21 notice expired Nov 7, so I’m open to short term rooms or sublets of whole flats as well (6 months), or longer term flat / house rentals or cottages. (6-12 months+).

I would consider 3-6 months for a room or temp sublet, but please no less than 3 months.

So if you’re hoping to sublet your home, for 6 months or possibly longer or a bit shorter, please get in touch. You’d be helping us out, and maybe I can return the favor and look after your place and any plants/garden for you while you’re away too!

Fun fact: I used to run a pet/house sitting company when I lived in America, and loved caring for people‘s pets and homes.

About me:

I’m a writer, presence coach, and nature lover, and I work from my home or anywhere I can sit and write. (Or walk and write.)

I identify as LGBTQ+ and if flat-sharing, would prefer to share with women or non-binary folks. (Sorry, guys!) I am only looking to share with one other person, or a max two other people.

I volunteer part time up at Stanmer, and hope to start a new writing project in the next few weeks and months. I do work from home a fair bit, so I wouldn’t be a good fit if you’re seeking a flatmate and this is a deal breaker. (I’d work in my room, am quiet as I’m a writer and we’re usually a quiet bunch, and you’d probably hardly see me.)

I’ve lived alone and with flatmates, and know it’s important to find the right fit on both sides when living with other people, so want to offer as much detail upfront as I feel comfortable sharing in an ad and am open to questions!

Ideally I would prefer my own space to come home to and relax and be creative in, hence looking for a flat sublet or tenancy. And I am open to the right fit and flatmate or community share, especially those who love cats (and other animals) and are community-oriented too.

So if you’re looking for someone to look after your house/cottage/flat for 6 months or longer, or you have a house/flat for rent short or long term, or need a flatmate or lodger, and you’re looking for a responsible, reliable, and quiet, conscientious tenant, and think we could be a fit, please send me a message!

- I have a budget of £1000 for flats/sublets. Up to £830 for a room. This includes bills.
- Open to areas. Bonus points for being close to Seven Dials or Stanmer as I spend a lot of my time these days at both.
- Furnished or unfurnished is okay. (I don’t have a lot of stuff, but obv happy to furnish somewhere if needed.)
- Open to getting renters/pet insurance as well if you have furniture, and happy to discuss.
- Non-smoker
- Good rental references (I’ve lived in my current flat for 2.5 years)
- Can possibly have a guarantor if needed.
- Happy to pay first month’s rent and deposit as standard.
- Happy to provide any house/plant ‘updates’ whilst you’re away :)
- Available to move anytime Nov 18 onward. Ideally before Christmas :)🎄

I would love it if we could have a written contract between us for both our peace of minds if doing a sublet or tenancy or an AST. (Just something that shows our dates, overall agreement etc!)

And if you’re thinking we might be a fit but you’re not 100% sure, please do message me anyway. I’m open to a chat and we can always explore the possibilities. And as a friend reminded me recently, we miss 100% of the opportunities we don’t take :)

Look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,

Sandi

P. S: For anyone with a flat share:

- I’m not strictly vegan/vegetarian for health reasons. I do cook fish in the house, and have the occasional piece of meat as a dietary requirement, but I am 96% vegan, and shop locally and consciously where I can. I’m also an aspiring herbalist and gardener.