Ted Said:

I'm renting a live/work spacein London and I would like to sublet a desk space. Is that legal?

We Answered:

It's legal, but you need to check your own contract before starting to even think about this. I think you'll find it's more trouble than it's worth. How are you going to split lighting/heating costs, as well as corporate rates, water rates, broadband costs etc.?

There is also the health and safety part of it: as you are the prime renter, the H & S of the desk spaces would be yours. You would be legally responsible for safe supplies of electricity, for the correct storage of any hazardous substances, and even for the correct workstation set up at the desks ( i.e. ergonomic correctness etc.)

You would also need to take into account that whilst any expenses on this area would be tax exempt, it is still classed as unearned uncome, and as such can be subject to a tax rate of up to 40%. Would this still make it worth your while? As you're studying, this could have a huge impact on your personal tax bill at the end of the year.

Sadly, on top of all that, you would also need to employ a lawyer to draw up the initial contract to ensure that you couldn't be hung out to dry or held responsible for things not covered by an agreement.

Whilst I agree this is a good idea in principle, I think you should make further enquiries before actually committing to this. Renting out can become an absolute nightmare - been there, done that - and cost you a fortune chasing unpaid rent and bills.

Best of luck, whichever you decide!

Lois Said:

Is Europe(London, Paris, Rome) Better To Work/Study Than The U.S.?

We Answered:

and how are you going to get the money to support yourself? work in Europe, especially work that would give you anything like a decent standard of living is not easy to find, and all the European kids of your age are chasing after it as well ... that's IF you're allowed to work, you would probably only get a student visa ... so you would end up living in a sh*thole here in Europe instead of the one you're in at home ... and there's plenty of art and fashion buffs here too, all looking for a way to make a living out of it ... you have to be very very good to get anywhere in that business

I think you need to wake up to reality a bit and work hard to get yourself out of your own particular sh*thole

Marlene Said:

Decent cafe (place) in London to work all day with a cup of coffee?

We Answered:

I have a flat in south-west London, feel free to come over whenever you want. I'll let you use my computer and lunch is served at 12.30.

Unfortunaly I am out of milk so you will have to bring some on your way unless you take your tea black.

p.s. could you bring some custard creams aswell?

Salvador Said:

which is better purpose australia,usa,london or other one for advertising study and work purpose?

We Answered:

london is still the tops
then NY
paris
sydney
shanghai which is upcoming
singapore
mumbai
san francisco
rio de janeiro

Velma Said:

Is London a good place to live, study and work?

We Answered:

Hi, yes it is very expensive, I just went this past weekend, and I saw 3 bedroom apartments renting for $10,000 dollars per week. I found out that people live in nearby villages, where living expenses is less expensive, but then you would have to take a 1 hour train to London every day.

Besides, pressure from work is an issue, I heard about this lawyer from Cambridge that committed suicide he threw himself from the 7th floor of a museum, after having 16 hr, per day shifts. He made $120,000 dollars a year.

so you choose!!!

Alexander Said:

Study, Work and Live in London, UK? Please help!?

We Answered:

umm im not sure but a tip is ask the same question in a differnt catogory!!!!

Tammy Said:

Possible to combine fulltime study and fulltime work in London/Sussex?

We Answered:

It's very hard to say without knowing your partner's background, but there should be enough bar work and so on at least to go round if necessary in either area.

It sounds like a *very* hard situation though - is there no chance of him doing a part-time course or anything slightly less excruciating?