Notes left by flatmates…
Can’t remember where we found this, but we love it! Have you left any “notes” for your flatmate recently?
Tips & Guides
Your “flatmate wanted” ads and equality laws
We have just come across an article in the UK Telegraph with regards to discrimination in your flatmate ads. We’d like to add that this could apply to many countries. If you are unsure whether the descriptive nature of your advertisement is …
Flatmate Understanding.
To prevent any problems occurring with your flatmates, you may want to consider entering in to some sort of “Flatmate Understanding”. This could be quite useful in sorting out issues at a later date if any problems were to arise. When …
What would you lend your flatmate
There will be times when your flatmate might ask to borrow something of yours, or heavens forbid, you may need to borrow something of theirs. Now somethings are off limits and others, well you may be able to stretch the …
Signs that your flatmate is on drugs
You may find that your flatmate is starting to be late with the rent all the time, maybe making excuses about not having any money. It’s good to try and tackle this problem early, before it gets too far out …
Interviewing potential flatmates
So interviewing potential flatmates can be a nerve racking experience, probably not as nerve racking as a blind date, but on the same level. This person could be your future partner for life! (Don’t say we didn’t warn you! More …
What to do when you’ve just had sex with a flatmate
When you go hump in the night and have sex with your housemate! Sleeping with a flatmate can be as adventurous as any other type of relationship. If the sexual tension is there, or even better, builds over time, it …
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Avoid the Landlord
When renting, it’s a good idea to make sure you go through a real estate. If you deal with a real estate agent, it’s a good idea to get to know them, well. The real estate agent, on behalf of …
Respondng to an ad
What do you say when you ring up or reply by email in response to the ad? “Hi, I’m writing / ringing about the room advertised on flatmate.com…”
Moving out of home
Moving out for the first time? Making the decision to move out Moving out of home can be equal parts exciting and daunting. While it’s nice to think of the freedom you will have – that freedom comes with a …