Steve, Post Grad Seeking Buddy Up/Flat Share

Hiya, I'm Steve

I might be exactly the kind of tenant you've been hoping for.

I've been a residential landlord since 2009. That means I've sat on your side of this conversation more times than I can count. I know what a nightmare tenant looks like, and I know what a genuinely good one looks like too. I'm the latter. I treat every space I live in with the same care I'd want shown to my own property, because I understand the trust involved better than most people ever will.

Just graduated and currently on a professional contract in Edinburgh in a planning capacity, a fixed-term role, which means you'd have complete certainty on the timeline from day one. I'm out of the house every weekday, no working from home, no guests, no noise. I'm the kind of housemate most people only find out was great once they've moved on.
I'm tidy, self-contained, and genuinely easy. My idea of a good evening is a walk or a film. I'm not looking for a social scene, just somewhere comfortable and well looked after to come home to. Shared spaces will be cleaner with me in them than without.

One thing I want to be upfront about: I have a cat. He's elderly, calm, and spends approximately 22 hours a day asleep. He's shared flats before without a single issue. I keep everything spotless, take complete responsibility for him, and I respect entirely if it rules me out, but I'd always rather be straight about it early than create a problem later. That's just the way I operate.

I can provide professional and personal references immediately, people who will vouch for me without hesitation. I'm also genuinely happy to meet for a quick coffee before any decision is made, because I think that's just a sensible thing to do when you're trusting someone with your home.

I'm ready to move promptly. If you're looking for someone reliable, low-impact, and genuinely respectful of your space , I'd be glad to hear from you.

Steve