Number One son has just got himself a new job in Portsmouth, not bad just one week after being made redundant. This means a move away from home and he is looking at the rental route. In the short term he can stay with family but really wants to be independant.

He has the deposit and enough money behind him for six months rent.

What I would like is any tips / advice you can give him. Having never privately rented we are not really in a position to advice him.

He is looking at studio flats many of which have the "white" goods in situ. He will need to look at insurance, how does that work if landlords white goods breakdown?

Any help any of you can give will be greatfully appreciated.

Also on a much lighter note, any suggestions of what I do with his bedroom???

Many thanks

DD