Thanks for the info guys.I assume some of the of the relocation costs included more than just the the cost of the removalists.Like transfer of carpets,curtains,painting,internet,gardens etc as I imagine not all accomodation is identical in dimensions etc.I will check out the sites from the developers however I wouldn't like living amongst loads of other guys I work with either especially 500-600!!. As for buying like payscale has said with the gains made and the prices of any descent accomodation using the housing allowance to pay a loan doesn't seem viable at the moment.Anyway more research to do.Cheers GJ.