ugh, just had a call from the Estate Agents and apparently they have issues with my new job having a year long probationary period! they think it means Soton can tell me where to go at any time during the first year, when it actually means that my contract is turned into a permanent one after a year (basically giving the Uni a get out clause).

I'm hoping soooo much that things work out. We really really want the flat, are definitely going to pay our rent and be good tenants.... bradford and bingley southampton, if you're listening - please can we have our flat!!