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CHOOSING YOUR FLATMATES Things to think about and discuss with future housemates include: Once rent, bills and other essentials are accounted for, will one flatmate be struggling financially whilst the others can afford to go out regularly? See page 28 for budgeting tips
CLEANING
Will you set-up a cleaning rota and all pitch in, or will cleaning be more of an ‘as and when’ (or never…) task? See page 62 to find out more about your contractual obligations
SCHEDULES
Are you an early-riser or do you stay up late? Will your housemates be up and about while you are trying to sleep?
NOISE
Do you study mostly at home or in the library? Will you need a quiet living environment or are you looking for a sociable home-life? Are you expecting to have your partner stay over regularly?
OVERNIGHT Will there be an agreed ‘limit’ on guests, after which your more GUESTS frequent visitors are asked to contribute to a share of the bills?
PETS
Any pets should be agreed with your flatmates as well as the landlord or agent. Are your flatmates happy to take care of your pet if you go away for a few days?
CONTRACT LENGTH
Do you all need the accommodation for the same length of time? Will someone need to leave part-way through the year for an elective placement or semester abroad? The average group-size is 3 or 4 students. Properties for larger groups
HOW MANY do exist, and work out cheaper ‘per person’. Organising a larger FLATMATES?
group for viewings and contract signings could be a hassle, though!
First steps...
BUDGETS
