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Key takeaways
- Start looking as soon as your start date is reasonably firm.
- Search by realistic commute time, not distance — the next town over may have far more choice.
- Consider caravans, lodges, serviced apartments and large group homes, not just houses.
- Post one request covering a wider area and let hosts come to you.
Why beds disappear around big sites
Most areas have a fairly steady supply of accommodation, sized for normal demand: holidaymakers, business visitors, the odd wedding. A big project can add a sudden, sustained demand on top of that, often concentrated in a few months when the workforce peaks.
