Fiona, I dont know if youve managed to find a flat yet, but if youre hating the segundamano hell as much as i am, maybe we could look together? Im new to madrid, but did find a room off of calle horteleza, nr gran via - to share it would be 30000 each, if you want to meet up, then email me at OyeChato@aol.com and i can give you a call or something. im 23 and english, and my names sarah by the way!