Savings, as long as he's not in the red on the statements, and has around £1000+ free cash floating around, that is fine. You'll only be fed rice anyway, and sometimes on a special day, a goldfish
Housing isn't a problem, just explain it clearly in the cover letter.
It usually snows here in March, so tell Mr Boyfriend he can pay for me & the wife to go with him for....erm....safety![]()