As the search for a flat continues I tried in vain to get my overdraft extended or apply for a graduate loan. I was told that graduate loans were only available to law students and that my overdraft was already at it's limit. Bah! Heading to the Jobcentre for a 9am meeting I told the interviewer about my situation, but she informed me that I hadn't been with them long enough to offer any further assistance, but they'll continue my payments until the 1st of November.
Now this wouldn't have been a problem if it wasn't for the fact that the lettings agency insisted I view the property before I could make an application, despite my obvious distance and money issue that I had explained to her in the beginning!
In a panic, I remembered that my new employer had offered to put me up in a Guest House while I sorted out accommodation, so with a few back and forth emails and a phone call later my move to Scotland has jumped to this Tuesday and my job will now start this Thursday while I run around Elgin trying to secure the flat I want. Great! All I need now is the deposit.
Well, thankfully my brother came to rescue! With a cheque for £600 (Provided I pay him back & get him Left 4 Dead 2). It all falls into place...