{"id":5480,"date":"2015-11-01T23:28:30","date_gmt":"2015-11-01T23:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatmate.com\/blog\/?p=5480"},"modified":"2025-07-22T07:44:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T07:44:17","slug":"8-steps-for-finding-the-best-flatmates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatmate.com\/blog\/8-steps-for-finding-the-best-flatmates\/","title":{"rendered":"8-Step Flatmate Search Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re a veteran or complete beginner when it comes to finding a flatmate, you can ask anyone flatting or who has flatted before, that it\u2019s often very hard to find one or many great flatmates. They will tell you about the triumphs and horror stories, share advice on living and their personal experiences with everything flatting. However, there is always one factor when it comes to successful apartment sharing, and that is ultimate who you live with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flatmates serve to cover their costs and be an abounding apartment resident, with the majority of cases of flatmates becoming new friends and playing a big role in your life. They can also hold the responsibility in making life more difficult than what it needs to be: be sloppy, deadbeat, or hardcore party rockers; it can make life much more dreaded than it needs to be. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reality is, many of us can\u2019t afford to live alone, or at least at the places where we want to live. In the case of moving in with your best friends, or potentially living with a new human being, it\u2019s important to be responsible and make the right decisions for choosing and finding your ideal flatmate. Here are 9 steps we suggest for creating lively, energetic and happy flatmate situations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You have to Plan Ahead<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One certain circumstance for not finding a successful flatmate is fleetness in planning and not thinking long-term (even if you’re only moving out for 3 months). Despite living out of home since you were 18, or moving out of home for the first time, little to no planning will see yourself in a dire situation. You find yourself needing a place yesterday, and there you are hearkening with a guy who can\u2019t stop talking about his ex (not cool, man!). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many great people who are looking to finding a place ASAP, nonetheless as a general rule, those who plan ahead, stay ahead. Planning a month to two months in advance for their flatmates, are the people who pay their bills on time and you want to live with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Pay attention to details<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searching for a flatmate is just like dating – but more intimate. Why? You\u2019re going to be living with these people – and they may not be as forgiving as your partner. Whichever medium you choose to find your flatmate, online sites like flatmate.com, or in-person, pay attention to any red flags. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some questions to ask yourself; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n