Purfleet / Aveley / Ockendon / Grays

Hi, I am Richard, a conscientious, clean and relatively tidy guy looking for a flat or house to rent due to renewal of work contract.

I sometimes have a houseguest but the permission to sub-let is also very important to me, for times when I am away or if I have no guests coming. (This also increases the amount I can budget to pay per month, plus assisting with other living costs).

Location is important: I am very happy where I am at the time of writing in terms of commute for my busy teaching job, but my sharing circumstances aren't exactly right for me longer term, especially in terms of the way the shared space where I'm living works and the need to occasionally work from home. Purfleet is ideal, but a 3 miles radius to Grays is also worth considering: anywhere with a distance that is reasonably for me to cycle.

I am a teacher and have a contract until 31 August 2026, which will probably extend. It's useful for me to have free, covered and secure bicycle parking within walking distance of where I stay.

I already work long hours so a big commute is not incredibly attractive to me, hence the location.

I will consider a long-term share: I have been told that I am very easy to live with: interested in people, friendly yet also discreet, respectful of privacy etc.

My ideal house is with just one other. Or a larger share that would be made up of other quiet, non-smoking sharers who live harmoniously, working co-operatively where possible, respectful and mindful of each others' personal space.

For domestic matters, I'd rather chip in for shared essentials etc. and have a cleaner once a week that try to use a cleaning rota; I find they really don't work well for busy professional people.

Cooking for each other in rotation is something that interests me, though. I like cooking for others and I've enjoyed having shared meals in previous house shares once a week, but this is not essential.

I am also open to being a lodger with a live in situation

I try to to practice for an average of around 30 minutes a day on my guitar, but can do it away from home if it bothers sharers. (I get positive comments, mainly!)

If I sound like I might be the ideal person for your place please do get in touch!