Could you give the biggest bedroom to your lodger, adding a TV, armchair – and even a tiny kitchen if you are going for short-term lodgers?
You'll still get your discount if your lodger is a student or you have a Monday to Friday lodger who pays council tax somewhere else.
However, the discount remains if your lodger is a student or a Monday-Friday lodger who pays council tax on another property.
If you don't want your lodger around at weekends, mondaytofriday.com allows you to register your room for use in weekdays only.
Your lodger's peeking at the girls, Nurka!" "Let's beat him with a birch broom so he doesn't get any ideas!" Nura squealed.
Martyn Foulds, claims expert at Halifax Insurance, says: "Also remind your lodger that their belongings aren't covered under your policy.
"But your lender is unlikely to be unreasonable as long as you live in the property and share the accommodation with your lodger".
Finally, if you plan to charge your lodger more than £7,500 a year (£625 a month), you must also inform HM Revenue & Customs.
Another thing it is important to check is whether your potential lodger has any unspent criminal convictions.
